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BP17 XAJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,036 mi
Last recorded78,036 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 XAJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,036 miles

front bumper and number plate damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 48,477 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 48,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 30,530 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 30,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 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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BP17 XAJ 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 75%.

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 BP17 XAJ, 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 BP17 XAJ registered?

BP17 XAJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is BP17 XAJ safe to buy?

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