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OY17 CYC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,381 mi
Last recorded34,381 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 CYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,010 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 23,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 22,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,074 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,236 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 19,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,140 miles

under trays fitted

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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OY17 CYC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY17 CYC, 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 OY17 CYC registered?

OY17 CYC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is OY17 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY17 CYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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