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SP18 GVA

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 GVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 47,228 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 46,106 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s sill damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2025 46,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2024 41,934 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2024 41,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 33,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 29,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 25,624 miles

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

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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SP18 GVA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP18 GVA, 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 SP18 GVA registered?

SP18 GVA is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 May 2018.

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