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WU17 GXY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,250 mi
Last recorded28,250 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 GXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 28,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 27,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 26,108 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,816 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 24,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,661 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 23,661 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 22,229 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,355 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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WU17 GXY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU17 GXY, 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

How do I check the history of WU17 GXY?

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What year was WU17 GXY registered?

WU17 GXY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is WU17 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 GXY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU17 GXY have outstanding finance?

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