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R3 LFM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,414 mi
Last recorded39,414 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 LFM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 39,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 25,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 12,047 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2023 7,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 7,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 6,278 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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R3 LFM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 R3 LFM, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 LFM?

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What year was R3 LFM registered?

R3 LFM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is R3 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 LFM 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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