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EA18 VRD

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,941 mi
Last recorded43,941 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 VRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 43,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,180 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 25 May 2024 39,831 miles

Central Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 34,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,959 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 27,959 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 21,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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 VRD is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver 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 EA18 VRD, 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.

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What year was EA18 VRD registered?

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

Is EA18 VRD safe to buy?

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