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RK17 HLE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,796 mi
Last recorded45,796 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 HLE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 45,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,697 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 23,971 miles

tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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RK17 HLE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RK17 HLE, 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 RK17 HLE registered?

RK17 HLE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is RK17 HLE safe to buy?

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