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BW17 WKP

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,889 mi
Last recorded70,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 WKP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 70,889 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 6 Feb 2024 65,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,452 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2023 53,452 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2022 52,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 49,083 miles

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

Handbrake has slightly limited reserve travel

Offside Front Mirror unit slightly insecure

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 43,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 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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BW17 WKP is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW17 WKP, 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 BW17 WKP registered?

BW17 WKP is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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