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A6 FBO

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,152 mi
Last recorded59,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 59,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seat missing

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,169 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge, deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2015, 165/65/15

Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 27,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A6 FBO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 FBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 FBO?

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What year was A6 FBO registered?

A6 FBO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is A6 FBO safe to buy?

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