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VK17 OHZ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,406 mi
Last recorded52,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 OHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 52,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 48,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,685 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged but unlikely to cause injury

Rear bumper damaged but unlikely to cause injury

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 4 Jul 2020 32,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wiper slight worn and smearing

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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VK17 OHZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK17 OHZ, 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 VK17 OHZ registered?

VK17 OHZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is VK17 OHZ safe to buy?

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