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NL17 PKC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,588 mi
Last recorded25,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 PKC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 25,588 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 25,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS indicating low pressures.

Pass 4 Jan 2025 22,730 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and multiple items from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 19,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 19,980 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,410 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 14,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,868 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 PKC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 PKC, 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.

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What year was NL17 PKC registered?

NL17 PKC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is NL17 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL17 PKC 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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