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LJ68 VHG

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 VHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 40,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 33,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 29,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 24,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,884 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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LJ68 VHG is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 LJ68 VHG, 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 LJ68 VHG registered?

LJ68 VHG is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is LJ68 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ68 VHG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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