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AY16 VAE

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 VAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 105,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,465 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,236 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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AY16 VAE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY16 VAE, 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 AY16 VAE registered?

AY16 VAE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AY16 VAE safe to buy?

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Does AY16 VAE have outstanding finance?

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