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BG17 AJY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,691 mi
Last recorded47,691 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,132 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 24,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 20,314 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

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 AJY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJY, 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 BG17 AJY registered?

BG17 AJY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BG17 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 AJY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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