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DK18 LVA

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,364 mi
Last recorded42,364 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 LVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 42,364 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 42,364 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2025
Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,989 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 27,989 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 20,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 20,600 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 16,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 12,721 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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DK18 LVA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK18 LVA, 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 DK18 LVA registered?

DK18 LVA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is DK18 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK18 LVA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK18 LVA have outstanding finance?

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