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SM17 BFY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,207 mi
Last recorded21,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 17,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 16,046 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 16,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 12,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 11,087 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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SM17 BFY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc 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 SM17 BFY, 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 SM17 BFY?

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What year was SM17 BFY registered?

SM17 BFY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is SM17 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BFY 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 SM17 BFY have outstanding finance?

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