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EF66 MVJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF66 MVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (inner sufaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2023 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low and badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn low and badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 30,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 26,443 miles

Both rear tyres are worn

Front brakes are worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,865 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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EF66 MVJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF66 MVJ, 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

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What year was EF66 MVJ registered?

EF66 MVJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 January 2017.

Is EF66 MVJ safe to buy?

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