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EM02 GEN

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,803 mi
Last recorded27,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 GEN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 27,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,981 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,233 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,233 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 60,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 16,409 miles

all tyres Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2022 55,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 12,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 9,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 22,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre started to wear smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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EM02 GEN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EM02 GEN, 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 EM02 GEN registered?

EM02 GEN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is EM02 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM02 GEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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