2017 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · KS17 LNW
2017 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2017. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS17 LNW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2020
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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KS17 LNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2017 Smart Forfour (KS17 LNW) between April 2020 and April 2020.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Forfour (453)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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