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LX18 LCW

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,793 mi
Last recorded58,793 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX18 LCW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 37,382 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 37,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 29,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,038 miles

Windscreen chipped in zone A but is less than 10 mm in diameter.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,682 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

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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LX18 LCW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX18 LCW, 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 LX18 LCW registered?

LX18 LCW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LX18 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX18 LCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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