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OU17 MVC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 MVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,770 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 53,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 46,093 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,073 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 41,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,750 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2021 33,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,082 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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OU17 MVC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU17 MVC, 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 OU17 MVC registered?

OU17 MVC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is OU17 MVC safe to buy?

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