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YO17 UJV

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 UJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,494 miles

Full body under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. EG brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm on tread. Starting to delaminate on inner edge recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm on tread. Very heavily crack on side walls. Recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm on tread. Very thin on inner edge recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5mm on tread. Very heavily crack on side walls. Recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 65,688 miles

Emissions were slightly high, but came into limits after a prolonged warm up

Fail 22 Jul 2023 65,688 miles

Emissions were slightly high, but came into limits after a prolonged warm up

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 57,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,156 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,283 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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YO17 UJV is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YO17 UJV, 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 YO17 UJV registered?

YO17 UJV is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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