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ST18 JKY

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,607 mi
Last recorded54,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 JKY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,607 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 54,605 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 51,249 miles

rear tyres 4 mm approx

Fail 8 May 2025 51,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres 4 mm approx

Pass 16 May 2024 42,505 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working screenwash empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2023 34,636 miles

service light on

Fail 1 May 2023 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

service light on

Pass 14 May 2022 27,194 miles

both rear tyres 3mm advice changed before winter

Fail 13 May 2022 27,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm advice changed before winter

Pass 20 May 2021 20,574 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

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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ST18 JKY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ST18 JKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST18 JKY registered?

ST18 JKY is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is ST18 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 JKY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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