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BL17 JPY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,304 mi
Last recorded85,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 JPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Fail 25 Jun 2025 78,425 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Rear Lower exhaust manifold heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2024 72,048 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover splt

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 4 Jul 2024 72,046 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover splt

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,660 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,021 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 21,021 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020

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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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BL17 JPY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BL17 JPY, 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 BL17 JPY registered?

BL17 JPY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 May 2017.

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