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EF18 UTW

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 UTW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,815 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 57,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Worn/ Lipped On Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad Weaing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 57,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Worn/ Lipped On Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer Pad Weaing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,021 miles

Nearside 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 Tread Low On Wear Markers 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,822 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 31,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 UTW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

EF18 UTW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is EF18 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 UTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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