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Y88 MAE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 MAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 65,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,766 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 38,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,379 miles

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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Y88 MAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y88 MAE, 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 Y88 MAE registered?

Y88 MAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is Y88 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 MAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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