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YL17 CYZ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,382 mi
Last recorded29,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 CYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 29,382 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 22,733 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 22,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 19,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 17,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW 2.4 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 15 Jan 2021 16,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 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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YL17 CYZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 YL17 CYZ, 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 YL17 CYZ registered?

YL17 CYZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is YL17 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 CYZ 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.

Does YL17 CYZ have outstanding finance?

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