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DS68 YJO

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,680 mi
Last recorded39,680 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS68 YJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 39,308 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror chassis. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,876 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 20,934 miles

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

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

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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DS68 YJO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS68 YJO, 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 DS68 YJO?

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What year was DS68 YJO registered?

DS68 YJO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is DS68 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS68 YJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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