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AK17 FHS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,984 mi
Last recorded31,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 FHS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 31,984 miles

slight exhaust blow suspected unable to see source

Fail 1 Jul 2026 31,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20548/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc condition very poor ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP

handbrake travel longer than expected

slight exhaust blow suspected unable to see source

Pass 28 Jul 2025 31,040 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 30,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 29,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Mar 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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AK17 FHS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AK17 FHS, 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 AK17 FHS registered?

AK17 FHS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AK17 FHS safe to buy?

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