MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover splt
Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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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.
Is BL17 JPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL17 JPY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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