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AK16 WRV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,028 mi
Last recorded27,028 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4X TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 24,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 21,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 19,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 19,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 16,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 14,581 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 12,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 10,466 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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AK16 WRV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK16 WRV, 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 AK16 WRV registered?

AK16 WRV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is AK16 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 WRV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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