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BG18 XCS

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,260 mi
Last recorded46,260 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 XCS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 46,260 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 42,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,758 miles

osf/nsr/osr tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,947 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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BG18 XCS is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 BG18 XCS, 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 8 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 BG18 XCS registered?

BG18 XCS is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2018.

Is BG18 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 XCS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG18 XCS have outstanding finance?

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