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YS17 RLX

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,420 mi
Last recorded43,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 RLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 43,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,133 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 43,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 42,606 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 42,606 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 39,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn around 3.5mm + cracking over tread and sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm + cracking over tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre cracking over tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre worn around 2.5mm + cracking over tread and sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2022 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 20,269 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 20,269 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 12,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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YS17 RLX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc 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 YS17 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS17 RLX registered?

YS17 RLX is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YS17 RLX safe to buy?

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