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AP16 NLV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,498 mi
Last recorded21,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2026 21,498 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 13,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,648 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,806 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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AP16 NLV 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 100%.

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 AP16 NLV, 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 AP16 NLV registered?

AP16 NLV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AP16 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 NLV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP16 NLV have outstanding finance?

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