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Y80 WAL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,301 mi
Last recorded26,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 WAL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 26,301 miles

nearside front outer tyre side wall slightly perished

rear number pate slightly faded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 26,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer tyre side wall slightly perished

rear number pate slightly faded

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,083 miles

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2025 24,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jul 2024 21,991 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge (0mm close to legal limits no cords showing at time of test)

Fail 30 Jul 2024 21,991 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge (0mm close to legal limits no cords showing at time of test)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 16,798 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,217 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 11,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 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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Y80 WAL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y80 WAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y80 WAL registered?

Y80 WAL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is Y80 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 WAL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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