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YF17 XPU

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,557 mi
Last recorded30,557 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 XPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 24,832 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 24,832 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 21,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,087 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 18,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 12,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 6,741 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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 XPU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF17 XPU, 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 YF17 XPU registered?

YF17 XPU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YF17 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 XPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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