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AX16 FHJ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,120 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 103,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

Fail 17 Jan 2024 68,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,438 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perished/ broken up

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished/broken up

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,579 miles

both rear tyres close to limit o/s 2mm & n/s 3mm

Fail 28 Jan 2021 34,579 miles

both rear tyres close to limit o/s 2mm & n/s 3mm

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,197 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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AX16 FHJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 AX16 FHJ, 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 AX16 FHJ registered?

AX16 FHJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is AX16 FHJ safe to buy?

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