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AP16 VSU

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,771 mi
Last recorded67,771 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 VSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 67,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 62,425 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,449 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 56,449 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,554 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,554 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,624 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,911 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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AP16 VSU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 27,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP16 VSU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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