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PS05 RAS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS05 RAS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 49,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,889 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,673 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,047 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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PS05 RAS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PS05 RAS, 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 PS05 RAS registered?

PS05 RAS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is PS05 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS05 RAS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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