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P40 LYD

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,491 mi
Last recorded14,491 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 14,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 12,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 10,913 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 10,913 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 9,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 6,920 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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P40 LYD is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P40 LYD, 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

How do I check the history of P40 LYD?

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What year was P40 LYD registered?

P40 LYD is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is P40 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 LYD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P40 LYD have outstanding finance?

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