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XX03 CBL

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,677 mi
Last recorded46,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 CBL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 46,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 42,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 35,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,511 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,600 miles

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))

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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XX03 CBL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XX03 CBL, 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 XX03 CBL registered?

XX03 CBL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is XX03 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX03 CBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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