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BV17 ACO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ACO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,922 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 57,562 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 43,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,773 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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BV17 ACO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BV17 ACO, 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 BV17 ACO registered?

BV17 ACO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is BV17 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 ACO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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