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YL17 LPZ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,625 mi
Last recorded46,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 LPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 46,625 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 46,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread ,opening up ,no cords visible yet and on2mm inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,499 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 38,837 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus different tyres size to the o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 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 LPZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue 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 YL17 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

YL17 LPZ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is YL17 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 LPZ 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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