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YF17 DPO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,956 mi
Last recorded33,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 DPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 33,956 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2025 30,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 28,621 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 26,082 miles

Both front suspension anti roll bar link ball joints have some play

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs are worn and badly corroded on the inner side

Fail 8 Apr 2023 26,066 miles

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

Both front suspension anti roll bar link ball joints have some play

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs are worn and badly corroded on the inner side

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3 mm on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2022 23,262 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 21,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Hand brake travel is high

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 19,240 miles
Pass 3 May 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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YF17 DPO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF17 DPO, 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 YF17 DPO registered?

YF17 DPO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is YF17 DPO safe to buy?

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