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YR18 VUN

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 VUN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,003 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 43,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 34,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,039 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall cracked and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,171 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 16,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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YR18 VUN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR18 VUN, 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.

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What year was YR18 VUN registered?

YR18 VUN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YR18 VUN safe to buy?

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