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EF17 HFM

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 HFM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 24,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 20,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 15,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 9,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 5,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 5,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 5,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2020

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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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EF17 HFM is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF17 HFM, 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 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF17 HFM registered?

EF17 HFM is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is EF17 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 HFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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