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BP17 XAY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,861 mi
Last recorded40,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 XAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,861 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD 3.5MM

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 33,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 33,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 20,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 14,371 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 12,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 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 XAY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc 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 BP17 XAY, 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 BP17 XAY registered?

BP17 XAY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is BP17 XAY safe to buy?

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