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EF18 TWV

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,861 mi
Last recorded58,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 TWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,861 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor/unbonding

o/s/f indicator bulb faded close to limit

o/s/f tyre starting to show slight inner edge wear

under body protection panels preventing visual inspection of all components

Fail 6 Jun 2026 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front lower arm rear bushes poor/unbonding

o/s/f indicator bulb faded close to limit

o/s/f tyre starting to show slight inner edge wear

under body protection panels preventing visual inspection of all components

Pass 16 Jun 2025 49,579 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

front discs worn/pads approx 70% worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread at lowest point

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s/r tyre 3mm at lowest point

underbody plastic protection panels preventing visual inspection of all components

Fail 10 Jun 2025 49,439 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond

front discs worn/pads approx 70% worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread at lowest point

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s/r tyre 3mm at lowest point

underbody plastic protection panels preventing visual inspection of all components

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,251 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

front discs starting to show wear

Pass 10 Jun 2023 32,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,536 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,569 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 19,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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EF18 TWV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF18 TWV, 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

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What year was EF18 TWV registered?

EF18 TWV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is EF18 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 TWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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