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RE17 VNJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,611 mi
Last recorded20,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 VNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 19,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 17,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 12,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 10,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 10,537 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 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 VNJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE17 VNJ, 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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How do I check the history of RE17 VNJ?

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What year was RE17 VNJ registered?

RE17 VNJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is RE17 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 VNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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