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SP17 ZYN

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,931 mi
Last recorded46,931 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 ZYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 34,120 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Advise front tyres are 165/65/15 and rear tyres are 185/60/15

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service light on service due 415 days ago

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,292 miles

Service due light on

TPMS light on

Fail 4 Oct 2021 29,275 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service due light on

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 98% worn and binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Mar 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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SP17 ZYN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP17 ZYN, 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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What year was SP17 ZYN registered?

SP17 ZYN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SP17 ZYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 ZYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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