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SJ68 JYO

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,975 mi
Last recorded44,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ68 JYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,975 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,223 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 42,223 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm/nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,518 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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SJ68 JYO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ68 JYO, 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.

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What year was SJ68 JYO registered?

SJ68 JYO is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is SJ68 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ68 JYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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