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AV17 HVN

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,159 mi
Last recorded31,159 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 HVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,159 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 31,114 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 27,218 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,278 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 23,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 19,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 11,152 miles

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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AV17 HVN 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 70%.

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 AV17 HVN, 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 AV17 HVN registered?

AV17 HVN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is AV17 HVN safe to buy?

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