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AV17 YHF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,130 mi
Last recorded9,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 YHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 9,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorber upper rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 9,130 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorber upper rubber gaiters split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 8,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 6,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 5,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 5,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 3,411 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 YHF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YHF, 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

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What year was AV17 YHF registered?

AV17 YHF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is AV17 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 YHF 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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