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YY17 SDV

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Brown Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,792 mi
Last recorded16,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 SDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 16,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both crack's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 14,799 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 12,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 10,415 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 10,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 8,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 6,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 3,907 miles
Pass 14 May 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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YY17 SDV is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Brown with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY17 SDV, 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 YY17 SDV registered?

YY17 SDV is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is YY17 SDV safe to buy?

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