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RA03 JGA

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,763 mi
Last recorded30,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 JGA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 30,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 30,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 27,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 15,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 11,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,766 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 7,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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RA03 JGA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RA03 JGA, 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.

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What year was RA03 JGA registered?

RA03 JGA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is RA03 JGA safe to buy?

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