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MV17 EVL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,885 mi
Last recorded34,885 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 EVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,958 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 27,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 23,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 12,628 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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MV17 EVL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV17 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV17 EVL?

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What year was MV17 EVL registered?

MV17 EVL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is MV17 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV17 EVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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