2017 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · FH17 FCD
2017 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2017. Recorded mileage 45,794 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH17 FCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 45,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH17 FCD MOT History
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 Forfour (FH17 FCD) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
FH17 FCD Mileage History
- 20/06/202229,583 mi
- 19/06/202334,126 mi+4,543 mi
- 14/06/202437,211 mi+3,085 mi
- 14/07/202541,962 mi+4,751 mi
- 15/07/202645,794 mi+3,832 mi
Average of roughly 3,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Excellent
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