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EF18 XEA

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,956 mi
Last recorded7,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 XEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 7,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 5,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 3,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 3,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 3,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 2,445 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 2,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 1,336 miles

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 XEA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey 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 EF18 XEA, 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

How do I check the history of EF18 XEA?

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What year was EF18 XEA registered?

EF18 XEA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is EF18 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 XEA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF18 XEA have outstanding finance?

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