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RV18 EAY

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 EAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 36,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 30,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 24,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 21,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 21,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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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RV18 EAY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV18 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV18 EAY?

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What year was RV18 EAY registered?

RV18 EAY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is RV18 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 EAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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