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BN17 OGL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 OGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 49,823 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 46,539 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 40,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 32,637 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 23,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 18,924 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 18,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 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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BN17 OGL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

BN17 OGL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is BN17 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 OGL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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