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AF18 JHZ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 JHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 71,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 52,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,640 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf low, osf on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf low, osf on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack across middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 10,944 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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AF18 JHZ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 AF18 JHZ, 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 8 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 AF18 JHZ registered?

AF18 JHZ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AF18 JHZ safe to buy?

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