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YD18 NLJ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 NLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 40,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 40,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 35,225 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 35,225 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 31,772 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))

Pass 27 May 2023 25,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 24,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,669 miles

Nearside Front cracking on sidewalls / inbetween treads

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls / inbetween treads

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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YD18 NLJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD18 NLJ, 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 YD18 NLJ registered?

YD18 NLJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YD18 NLJ safe to buy?

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