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AO17 VHD

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,484 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Damage to front and rear bumpers

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays damaged and missing panels

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Damage to front and rear bumpers

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

TPM light illuminated

Undertrays damaged and missing panels

Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,236 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 89,232 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,151 miles

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,507 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 19 Apr 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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AO17 VHD is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO17 VHD, 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 AO17 VHD registered?

AO17 VHD is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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