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YL68 HPJ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,862 mi
Last recorded43,862 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL68 HPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 43,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 41,306 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 20 Dec 2023 34,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 34,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 26,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 19,302 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YL68 HPJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 YL68 HPJ, 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 8 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 YL68 HPJ registered?

YL68 HPJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 December 2018.

Is YL68 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL68 HPJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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