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AJ68 MGX

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,892 mi
Last recorded47,892 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ68 MGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 47,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged inside edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 40,190 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsf 185/50/16 osf 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr 205/45/16 osr 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged inside edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,935 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,662 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2022 25,662 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 17,329 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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AJ68 MGX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ68 MGX, 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.

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What year was AJ68 MGX registered?

AJ68 MGX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is AJ68 MGX safe to buy?

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