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BN17 OFO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,122 mi
Last recorded65,122 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 65,122 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 45,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 25,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 17,818 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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BN17 OFO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN17 OFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN17 OFO registered?

BN17 OFO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BN17 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 OFO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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