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FG68 VJV

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,922 mi
Last recorded13,922 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG68 VJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 13,922 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 13,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 12,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 11,083 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 9,768 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,499 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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FG68 VJV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG68 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG68 VJV?

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What year was FG68 VJV registered?

FG68 VJV is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is FG68 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG68 VJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG68 VJV have outstanding finance?

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