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BA66 SYJ

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,121 mi
Last recorded20,121 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA66 SYJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 18,306 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 18,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber shaft damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber shaft damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2024 18,270 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 16,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 13,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 11,257 miles

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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BA66 SYJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA66 SYJ, 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 BA66 SYJ registered?

BA66 SYJ is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 February 2018.

Is BA66 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA66 SYJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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