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WU17 HKE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,997 mi
Last recorded51,997 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 HKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,589 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking ? (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,357 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 HKE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU17 HKE, 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 WU17 HKE registered?

WU17 HKE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 March 2017.

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