MOT Status
ValidMileage
77,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Vehicle
Handbrake Travel
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Vehicle
Handbrake Travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Handbrake Slight Travel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Covers + Shields Fitted
Handbrake Slight Travel
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL17 KJO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 YL17 KJO, 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 YL17 KJO registered?
YL17 KJO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2017.
Is YL17 KJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL17 KJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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