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AJ18 BNY

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,391 mi
Last recorded25,391 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 BNY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 25,391 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing / o/s/r tyre perishing bad x 3mm / slight lip on front discs / n/s/f wheel slight out shape on inner

Pass 18 Mar 2025 20,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 18,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 18,893 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 17,672 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 11,449 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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AJ18 BNY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ18 BNY, 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

How do I check the history of AJ18 BNY?

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What year was AJ18 BNY registered?

AJ18 BNY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is AJ18 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 BNY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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