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SW18 FVR

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,375 mi
Last recorded29,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 FVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 29,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,618 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 25,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 21,854 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2023 18,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 14,376 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 10,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SW18 FVR 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 SW18 FVR, 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

How do I check the history of SW18 FVR?

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What year was SW18 FVR registered?

SW18 FVR is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is SW18 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 FVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW18 FVR have outstanding finance?

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