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WD17 RCU

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,015 mi
Last recorded17,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD17 RCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 17,015 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 17,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 13,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER SPLIT + SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3MM TREAD REMAINING

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM TREAD REMAINING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STARTING TO DELAMINATE (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 10,498 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 10,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 8,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 7,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 6,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 5,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020

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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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WD17 RCU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD17 RCU, 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 WD17 RCU registered?

WD17 RCU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is WD17 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD17 RCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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