CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF17 XPV

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,231 mi
Last recorded79,231 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 XPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,150 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,150 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under shield obscuring view

Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under shield obscuring view

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 60,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,648 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 48,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 29,992 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2021 14,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,275 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF17 XPV is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XPV, 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

How do I check the history of YF17 XPV?

You can check the full history of YF17 XPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF17 XPV registered?

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

Is YF17 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 XPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF17 XPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF17 XPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.