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SJ17 AMU

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,307 mi
Last recorded33,307 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 33,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 30,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 22,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 19,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 16,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 13,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 13,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 AMU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 SJ17 AMU, 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 SJ17 AMU?

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What year was SJ17 AMU registered?

SJ17 AMU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is SJ17 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 AMU 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.

Does SJ17 AMU have outstanding finance?

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