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AU17 LKN

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,376 mi
Last recorded44,376 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 LKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,170 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 40,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 32,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,280 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear light lense cracked but still emits correct colour

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 27,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear light lense cracked but still emits correct colour

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,956 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,760 miles

osf seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 29 Feb 2020 12,052 miles

osf seat belt slow to retract

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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AU17 LKN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue 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 AU17 LKN, 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 AU17 LKN registered?

AU17 LKN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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