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WV17 GWE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,854 mi
Last recorded23,854 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 GWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 23,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 21,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and outside wall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 21,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and outside wall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 19,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Apr 2024 19,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 13,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 10,364 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 10,364 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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WV17 GWE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc 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 WV17 GWE, 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 WV17 GWE registered?

WV17 GWE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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