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N12 NKW

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,936 mi
Last recorded48,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 NKW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,936 miles

Front Front bumper damaged but unlikely to cause injury.

Unable to perform Full underbody check due to fitment of underbody shields.

Pass 10 Jan 2025 39,988 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 23,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 20,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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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N12 NKW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N12 NKW, 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

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What year was N12 NKW registered?

N12 NKW is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is N12 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 NKW shows 7 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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