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YD18 NVL

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 NVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 36,323 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 36,320 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 27,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 24,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 20,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 20,122 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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YD18 NVL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 NVL, 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

How do I check the history of YD18 NVL?

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What year was YD18 NVL registered?

YD18 NVL is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is YD18 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 NVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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