MOT Status
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83,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus Worn @ 3mm, Worn smooth inner edge and perishing due to age 2023 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing due to age 2023 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit @ 2mm plus worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriated
Nearside Front shock bump stop damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriated
Nearside Front shock bump stop damaged
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn , moves when shaker plates used (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped , also rust edge on inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn , moves when shaker plates used (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished on outer tread and wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on outer tread and wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
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PF17 YAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 PF17 YAE, 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 PF17 YAE registered?
PF17 YAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 July 2017.
Is PF17 YAE safe to buy?
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