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DC18 UBM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 UBM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,493 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 42,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 42,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 37,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

manufacturers undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some areas of underbody

Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with manufactures under trays obscuring view of some areas and components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,749 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 UBM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc 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 UBM, 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

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What year was DC18 UBM registered?

DC18 UBM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 August 2018.

Is DC18 UBM safe to buy?

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