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SL17 OHY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,476 mi
Last recorded35,476 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 OHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,705 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 12,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 12,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 9,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 8,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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SL17 OHY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 SL17 OHY, 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

How do I check the history of SL17 OHY?

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What year was SL17 OHY registered?

SL17 OHY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SL17 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL17 OHY 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 SL17 OHY have outstanding finance?

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