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KN17 JVW

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,867 mi
Last recorded54,867 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 JVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,867 miles

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))

under try feated

Pass 20 Nov 2024 48,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 40,573 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 40,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 19,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 18,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2020

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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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KN17 JVW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 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 KN17 JVW, 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 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN17 JVW registered?

KN17 JVW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is KN17 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN17 JVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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