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PPH 598

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,828 mi
Last recorded18,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 598
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 18,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 17,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R15 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 17,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R15 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 16,470 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 14,555 miles

under body plastic covers damaged excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2021 12,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,444 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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PPH 598 is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPH 598, 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 PPH 598 registered?

PPH 598 is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is PPH 598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 598 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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