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MW18 EPX

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,044 mi
Last recorded27,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 EPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 27,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 27,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 17,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 1656515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 17,308 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 1656515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 30 Jun 2023 13,602 miles

slight cracking on all outer tyre side walls.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 13,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight cracking on all outer tyre side walls.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 11,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,510 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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MW18 EPX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW18 EPX, 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.

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What year was MW18 EPX registered?

MW18 EPX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is MW18 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW18 EPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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