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YR17 XSL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 XSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder of both front tyres worn and castellated* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *Rear silencer corroded leaking gases* (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder of both front tyres worn and castellated* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight gas leak from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 40,100 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,099 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,308 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 30,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YR17 XSL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR17 XSL, 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 YR17 XSL registered?

YR17 XSL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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