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EJ17 YLP

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,969 mi
Last recorded28,969 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 YLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 28,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,777 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 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 23,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 20,810 miles
Pass 3 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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EJ17 YLP is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EJ17 YLP, 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.

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What year was EJ17 YLP registered?

EJ17 YLP is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is EJ17 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 YLP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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