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BV17 ATX

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ATX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,469 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 46,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,826 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 35,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 28,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 30 Mar 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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BV17 ATX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

BV17 ATX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BV17 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 ATX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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