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BG17 ZPJ

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 ZPJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,822 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 49,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,846 miles

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 19 Aug 2022 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 22,767 miles

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 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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BG17 ZPJ 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 BG17 ZPJ, 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 BG17 ZPJ registered?

BG17 ZPJ is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is BG17 ZPJ safe to buy?

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