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B23 TGB

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 TGB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 65,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,081 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,805 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 62,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 46,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,012 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 44,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,551 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 26,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 40,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 35,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 33,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edge on legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,359 miles

eml light on

front and rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 29,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

front and rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,603 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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B23 TGB is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 TGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B23 TGB registered?

B23 TGB is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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