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BN17 OBF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,698 mi
Last recorded93,698 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 OBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 93,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,874 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn to high (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,276 miles

under floor covers fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,276 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

under floor covers fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,504 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

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

exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,593 miles

Front brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition.

Front tyres very close to bald on inner edges.

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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BN17 OBF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 BN17 OBF, 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 BN17 OBF registered?

BN17 OBF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is BN17 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 OBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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