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EA18 VPY

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,862 mi
Last recorded37,862 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 VPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 37,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 33,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 25,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 20,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,860 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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EA18 VPY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA18 VPY, 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 EA18 VPY?

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What year was EA18 VPY registered?

EA18 VPY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is EA18 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 VPY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA18 VPY have outstanding finance?

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