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AP16 SVO

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 SVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 82,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 74,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 64,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,797 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,639 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 SVO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

AP16 SVO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is AP16 SVO safe to buy?

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