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XL09 ANT

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,401 mi
Last recorded130,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL09 ANT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,050 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,085 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 37,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,508 miles

Handbrake lever has free travel

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 50,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 May 2021 41,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 25,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 25,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 24,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.9 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,334 miles

Front Both front tyre sidewalls are starting to crack

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 19,334 miles

Front Both front tyre sidewalls are starting to crack

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,064 miles

Front tyres cracking in outer side wall

Rear tyres cracking in outer side wall

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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XL09 ANT is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XL09 ANT, 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.

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What year was XL09 ANT registered?

XL09 ANT is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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