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EF17 SWJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 SWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,875 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 44,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,202 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,121 miles

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

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 SWJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF17 SWJ?

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What year was EF17 SWJ registered?

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

Is EF17 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 SWJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF17 SWJ have outstanding finance?

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