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NV18 NFL

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

31,299 mi
Last recorded31,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 NFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 31,299 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

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

Fail 20 May 2025 31,299 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

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

Pass 21 May 2024 27,779 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2024 27,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,209 miles

Front both sides shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 30 May 2023 23,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front both sides shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 17,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 13,126 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 13,126 miles

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

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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NV18 NFL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV18 NFL, 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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NV18 NFL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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