MOT Status
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98,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Offside Rear bumper damage
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.
Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.
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How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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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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