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WH17 EWM

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH17 EWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,628 miles

Offside Mirror has slight damage

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 51,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Mirror has slight damage

Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 19,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 12,369 miles

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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WH17 EWM is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WH17 EWM, 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.

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What year was WH17 EWM registered?

WH17 EWM is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 September 2017.

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The MOT history for WH17 EWM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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