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OW17 YHX

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,198 mi
Last recorded15,198 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 YHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 15,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 14,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 14,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 12,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 10,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 9,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 7,506 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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OW17 YHX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW17 YHX, 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 OW17 YHX registered?

OW17 YHX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is OW17 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 YHX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW17 YHX have outstanding finance?

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