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EJ18 SZZ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 SZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,189 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 74,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2024 57,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,788 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 44,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Bent (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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EJ18 SZZ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White 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 EJ18 SZZ, 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.

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What year was EJ18 SZZ registered?

EJ18 SZZ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is EJ18 SZZ safe to buy?

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