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AV17 YHG

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,109 mi
Last recorded52,109 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 YHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 165/65x15 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 38,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 12,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 11,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread blocks cords not showing at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel The play appears to be in the steering gear being transmitted via column and felt at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 10,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 9,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Small cut to NSR tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2020

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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 YHG is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

AV17 YHG is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2017.

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