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WN18 HWX

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,424 mi
Last recorded34,424 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN18 HWX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,424 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 34,424 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,589 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 30,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 22,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met limits of 16%

Fail 30 Mar 2023 22,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met limits of 16%

Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,419 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear parking brake efficiency a little weak

Fail 25 Apr 2022 18,419 miles

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

Front Inner both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Rear parking brake efficiency a little weak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 13,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 13,813 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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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WN18 HWX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WN18 HWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN18 HWX registered?

WN18 HWX is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is WN18 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN18 HWX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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