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AF17 VWJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,905 mi
Last recorded62,905 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 62,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 55,210 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 40,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,891 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 38,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 31,772 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 18,369 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AF17 VWJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF17 VWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF17 VWJ registered?

AF17 VWJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 VWJ safe to buy?

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