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AX17 EBL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 EBL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 60,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn , cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 60,657 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken and spring rubber damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn , cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 51,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 30,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,051 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 18,633 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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AX17 EBL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc 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 AX17 EBL, 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 AX17 EBL registered?

AX17 EBL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 July 2017.

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