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AP13 DUG

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 DUG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 75,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,194 miles

dash camera disconnected for test

Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative leaking (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dash camera disconnected for test

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,626 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 54,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,454 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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AP13 DUG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 AP13 DUG, 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 AP13 DUG registered?

AP13 DUG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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