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R8 GFC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,950 mi
Last recorded13,950 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 13,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 11,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 9,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 6,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 5,095 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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R8 GFC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 GFC, 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 R8 GFC registered?

R8 GFC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is R8 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GFC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R8 GFC have outstanding finance?

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