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YG17 DHL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,544 mi
Last recorded55,544 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 DHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,544 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,007 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 May 2024 33,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 22,826 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 22,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 18,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 15,192 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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YG17 DHL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG17 DHL, 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 YG17 DHL registered?

YG17 DHL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YG17 DHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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