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AV17 YJC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,955 mi
Last recorded22,955 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 YJC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 22,955 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 22,955 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 20,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 19,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 18,373 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 18,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 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 YJC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

AV17 YJC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is AV17 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 YJC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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