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YL17 CZC

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,814 mi
Last recorded49,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 49,814 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 48,198 miles

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

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower brake pipes under car/covered

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,594 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 35,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on inner edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 26,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2020 21,988 miles

Accident damage to offside of vehicle

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 CZC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

YL17 CZC is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is YL17 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 CZC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 CZC have outstanding finance?

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