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P14 LYB

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 LYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,436 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2025 83,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 65,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner excessive tread ware

Offside Front Inner tread ware but not excessive

Fail 12 Sep 2024 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner excessive tread ware

Offside Front Inner tread ware but not excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner f n/s tyre getting worn

Nearside Rear Inner r n/s getting worn

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

Offside Rear Inner r o/s tyre getting worn

Offside Front Inner front o/s tyre excessively worn

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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P14 LYB is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P14 LYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P14 LYB registered?

P14 LYB is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is P14 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P14 LYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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