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YE17 WYF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 WYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 32,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 29,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 26,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 24,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 24,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 22,637 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 22,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 20,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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YE17 WYF 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 YE17 WYF, 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 YE17 WYF registered?

YE17 WYF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is YE17 WYF safe to buy?

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