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AV17 HVS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,220 mi
Last recorded32,220 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 32,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,633 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 26,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,766 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 HVS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AV17 HVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV17 HVS?

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What year was AV17 HVS registered?

AV17 HVS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AV17 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 HVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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