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BL17 KHJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,993 mi
Last recorded36,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 KHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 36,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 32,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 28,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 26,340 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 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 24,962 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,158 miles
Pass 23 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 KHJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 BL17 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

BL17 KHJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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