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AE16 UEG

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,792 mi
Last recorded47,792 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UEG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 47,792 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 40,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perished and Cracking

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre Perished and Cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 28,231 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 24,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 19,438 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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AE16 UEG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 UEG, 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 AE16 UEG registered?

AE16 UEG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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