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FL18 LGJ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 LGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 99,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 99,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,172 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 69,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge & on tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn uneven n/s front look 90% worn (CHANGE SOON ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 19,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 4,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 4,013 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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FL18 LGJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL18 LGJ, 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 FL18 LGJ registered?

FL18 LGJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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