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BT17 EFE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 EFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 52,246 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 52,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,154 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,201 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 30,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 19,664 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 19,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil at minimum level

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 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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BT17 EFE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White 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 BT17 EFE, 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 BT17 EFE registered?

BT17 EFE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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