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AF16 SZL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 SZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 45,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front brake disc worn + lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front + Lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 29,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 15,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,662 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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AF16 SZL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF16 SZL, 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

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What year was AF16 SZL registered?

AF16 SZL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is AF16 SZL safe to buy?

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