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AJ17 KLX

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,005 mi
Last recorded78,005 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 KLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,005 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blade worn

nearside side mirror crack

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jun 2023 78,005 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wiper blade worn

nearside side mirror crack

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020

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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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AJ17 KLX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ17 KLX, 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.

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What year was AJ17 KLX registered?

AJ17 KLX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is AJ17 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 KLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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