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DC18 UAU

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,314 mi
Last recorded35,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 UAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 35,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 31,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 29,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 20,520 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 20,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 10,984 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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DC18 UAU is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DC18 UAU, 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 DC18 UAU?

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What year was DC18 UAU registered?

DC18 UAU is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is DC18 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 UAU 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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