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GY18 KOW

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,158 mi
Last recorded36,158 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 KOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 36,158 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 29,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 23,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 16,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 12,243 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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GY18 KOW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY18 KOW, 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 GY18 KOW registered?

GY18 KOW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is GY18 KOW safe to buy?

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