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RE17 MXO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 MXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 64,640 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 64,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,066 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 53,066 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,129 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 25,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 22 May 2020

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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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RE17 MXO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE17 MXO, 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 RE17 MXO registered?

RE17 MXO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is RE17 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 MXO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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