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BV17 AEC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,051 mi
Last recorded24,051 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 AEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 24,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 21,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 21,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r16 83h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 19,078 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 19,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,145 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 AEC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV17 AEC, 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 BV17 AEC registered?

BV17 AEC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 AEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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