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GX18 LHE

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 LHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,107 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 52,287 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more detailed inspection required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 37,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 19,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 19,029 miles

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

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

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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GX18 LHE 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 GX18 LHE, 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

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What year was GX18 LHE registered?

GX18 LHE is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is GX18 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX18 LHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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