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ET18 VFK

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,221 mi
Last recorded35,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 VFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 35,221 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (Drum brakes) (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & below 2.0mm on inner tread (165/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3.0mm & cracking in tread (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (185/60R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 31,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 26,915 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,413 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 20,875 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,849 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,574 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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ET18 VFK is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 ET18 VFK, 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 ET18 VFK registered?

ET18 VFK is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is ET18 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 VFK 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.

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