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LJ18 YFO

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,962 mi
Last recorded43,962 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 YFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 43,817 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,716 miles

Front BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST COVER SEVERELY DETERIORATED N/S O/S

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 20,750 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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LJ18 YFO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LJ18 YFO, 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 LJ18 YFO registered?

LJ18 YFO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is LJ18 YFO safe to buy?

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