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AV16 LXY

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 LXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,405 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 75,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 75,026 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,975 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 54,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 42,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 17,426 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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AV16 LXY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXY, 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 AV16 LXY registered?

AV16 LXY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 LXY safe to buy?

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