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BG17 AHA

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,241 mi
Last recorded25,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 AHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 25,241 miles

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

Fuel light on.

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 23,683 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsf 165/60/15 osf 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 21,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 20,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 14,850 miles

All tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 14,850 miles

All tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 12,904 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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BG17 AHA is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG17 AHA, 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 BG17 AHA registered?

BG17 AHA is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is BG17 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 AHA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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