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BG17 VZW

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,169 mi
Last recorded40,169 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 38,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 33,357 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 26,784 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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 VZW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG17 VZW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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