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PL66 ACY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,738 mi
Last recorded35,738 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 ACY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,738 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 35,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,207 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat Belts Not Inspected ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 32,207 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat Belts Not Inspected ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,845 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 21,230 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 19,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 15,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 13,198 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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PL66 ACY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc 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 PL66 ACY, 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 PL66 ACY registered?

PL66 ACY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is PL66 ACY safe to buy?

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