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VD05 MSD

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD05 MSD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 32,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 27,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Sep 2023 19,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 12,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 9,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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VD05 MSD is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VD05 MSD, 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 VD05 MSD registered?

VD05 MSD is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is VD05 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VD05 MSD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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