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AP16 NPU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,650 mi
Last recorded77,650 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 77,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2025 77,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Fault with wiring (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,164 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,925 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,995 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 33,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 NPU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP16 NPU, 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 AP16 NPU registered?

AP16 NPU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AP16 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 NPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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