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YL17 LRF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,055 mi
Last recorded85,055 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 LRF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,055 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 30 May 2025 74,744 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2025 74,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2024 63,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre badly worn at inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** Strong Advise ** Brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 40,798 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 LRF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

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

Is YL17 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 LRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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