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AO18 LVM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 62,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 62,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perishing/cracking. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,228 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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AO18 LVM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO18 LVM, 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

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What year was AO18 LVM registered?

AO18 LVM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AO18 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 LVM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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