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RV18 XUL

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,029 mi
Last recorded32,029 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 XUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,962 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 24,962 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 20,389 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 11,847 miles

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 XUL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 XUL, 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 XUL?

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What year was RV18 XUL registered?

RV18 XUL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is RV18 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XUL 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.

Does RV18 XUL have outstanding finance?

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