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WJ18 XYE

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,888 mi
Last recorded35,888 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 XYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 29,896 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 29,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 25,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 20,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,201 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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WJ18 XYE is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ18 XYE, 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.

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What year was WJ18 XYE registered?

WJ18 XYE is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is WJ18 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 XYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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