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NL17 FGF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,001 mi
Last recorded82,001 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 FGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,001 miles

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Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 71,911 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 58,800 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 43,614 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 20,832 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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NL17 FGF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NL17 FGF, 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 NL17 FGF registered?

NL17 FGF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is NL17 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 FGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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