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2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · EK17 MFE

EK17 MFE

2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2017. Recorded mileage 88,687 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORTWO
Year / Origin
2017 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,687 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently maintains a positive roadworthiness status, demonstrating a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 25 March 2026 at 88,687 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean streak has persisted for three consecutive annual tests following a failure in early 2023, indicating that the current owner is addressing any necessary issues to ensure the vehicle meets minimum safety and emissions standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,854 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 5,236 miles, while it covered 5,374 miles in the most recent year interval. This regularity suggests a predictable pattern of use rather than long periods of stagnation which can lead to seal degradation or fluid issues. The lack of significant gaps between tests further confirms the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for the mechanical health of the drivetrain and braking system. While the recent history is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common high-mileage Smart car weak points. Given the vehicle is approaching 90,000 miles, close attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear, as these often perish on smaller urban vehicles. Inspect the braking system for binding calipers or thin discs, even though the MOT has not flagged these issues recently. Additionally, checking the structural integrity of the chassis for underbody corrosion remains a prudent step to ensure no hidden rust has developed despite the clean MOT pass results.
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EK17 MFE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 88,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EK17 MFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo (EK17 MFE) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

EK17 MFE Mileage History

  1. 25/03/202373,083 mi
  2. 25/03/202373,083 mi
  3. 19/03/202478,319 mi+5,236 mi
  4. 25/03/202583,263 mi+4,944 mi
  5. 25/03/202688,687 mi+5,424 mi

Average of roughly 5,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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