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WL17 AVO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,377 mi
Last recorded69,377 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL17 AVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,582 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension units corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 59,988 miles

all suspension units corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,419 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 54,419 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,280 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,639 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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WL17 AVO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WL17 AVO, 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 WL17 AVO registered?

WL17 AVO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is WL17 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL17 AVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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