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BU18 ZVM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,190 mi
Last recorded34,190 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 34,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 27,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,966 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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BU18 ZVM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU18 ZVM, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU18 ZVM?

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What year was BU18 ZVM registered?

BU18 ZVM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZVM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 ZVM have outstanding finance?

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