MOT Status
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61,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust heat shiel loose
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG17 DSE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc 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 YG17 DSE, 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 YG17 DSE registered?
YG17 DSE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 April 2017.
Is YG17 DSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG17 DSE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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