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YJ17 EXY

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 EXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 55,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,079 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 36,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 29,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 22,861 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 22,861 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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YJ17 EXY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 YJ17 EXY, 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 YJ17 EXY?

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What year was YJ17 EXY registered?

YJ17 EXY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YJ17 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 EXY 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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