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2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour 1.0L Petrol · R70 JXL

R70 JXL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 48,253 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORFOUR
Year / Origin
2017 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
48,253 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
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R70 JXL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 48,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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R70 JXL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 06:48
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) Forfour (R70 JXL) between July 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R70 JXL Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202330,489 mi
  2. 04/07/202330,489 mi
  3. 18/07/202440,156 mi+9,667 mi
  4. 09/07/202546,063 mi+5,907 mi
  5. 01/04/202648,253 mi+2,190 mi

Average of roughly 6,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Vehicle & Plate History

Previous plates for this vehicle

GB
KS17LKD
15/04/2026

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