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A17 VJV

2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,512 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 54,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 54,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 52,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 47,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 41,907 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 May 2019 35,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 14 May 2018 26,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2017 20,580 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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A17 VJV is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 32,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 VJV is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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