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AJ17 UOW

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,068 mi
Last recorded30,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 30,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 24,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retraction mechanism poor

Fail 26 Jan 2024 19,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retraction mechanism poor

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 15,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 15,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x seats in rear.... ()

n/s body damaged n/s/r door ...front n/s bumper and wing

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage no cords or bulging

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 UOW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

AJ17 UOW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 August 2017.

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