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SM17 BHF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,033 mi
Last recorded34,033 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 BHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 34,033 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 31,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 31,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 27,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 24,727 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,005 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 21,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 17,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 17,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/r15/81h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,501 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 BHF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM17 BHF, 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 SM17 BHF registered?

SM17 BHF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SM17 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 BHF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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