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A12 SDW

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,208 mi
Last recorded13,208 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SDW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 13,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 12,295 miles

All four tyres have slight age related surface cracking.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 11,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 10,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 9,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 8,637 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 7,602 miles

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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A12 SDW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 32,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 SDW, 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 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 SDW registered?

A12 SDW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is A12 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SDW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 SDW have outstanding finance?

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