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H23 HBT

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 HBT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 40,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 34,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 27,524 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front from inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor intermittent

Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (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))

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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H23 HBT is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 H23 HBT, 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 H23 HBT registered?

H23 HBT is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is H23 HBT safe to buy?

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