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PO17 XLK

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 XLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 100,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 76,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,689 miles

Front wiper blades very slightly smearing

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber dust boot badly splitting

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber rubber dust boot badly splitting

horn alert noise level slightly compromised, but is still meets within requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2021 58,997 miles

Coolant bottle empty

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 58,997 miles

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

Coolant bottle empty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 3mm, O/S/R 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 45,621 miles

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

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

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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PO17 XLK is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PO17 XLK, 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 PO17 XLK registered?

PO17 XLK is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is PO17 XLK safe to buy?

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