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AV16 LWU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,676 mi
Last recorded40,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 LWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 40,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,186 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 36,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 35,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tyre at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 32,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,905 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,535 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 23,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AV16 LWU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV16 LWU, 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

How do I check the history of AV16 LWU?

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What year was AV16 LWU registered?

AV16 LWU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is AV16 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 LWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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