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Y6 DKL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

33,551 mi
Last recorded33,551 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 DKL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 33,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 31,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted split (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,680 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on dash in red

Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on dash in red

Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 20,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,723 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 14,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 51,395 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken off at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,088 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,526 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake lever no reserve travel

parking brake light on dash showing fault

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,589 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges 195/55/15

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 32,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges 195/55/15

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,377 miles

Slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Slight surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,208 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 9,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y6 DKL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 Y6 DKL, 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 Y6 DKL registered?

Y6 DKL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 July 2017.

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