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SJ17 AKK

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,624 mi
Last recorded64,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 AKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,624 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 64,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,953 miles

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 45,948 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,337 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2022 45,337 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 39,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,172 miles

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

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

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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SJ17 AKK is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ17 AKK, 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 SJ17 AKK registered?

SJ17 AKK is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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The MOT history for SJ17 AKK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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