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BG17 VZT

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,181 mi
Last recorded49,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 49,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,657 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,411 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 35,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 31,076 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,729 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

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 VZT is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG17 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

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

Is BG17 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 VZT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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