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B2 MJA

2016 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 58,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,013 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disk face corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 57,200 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer brake disk face corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 71,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 33,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 28,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,358 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,020 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,485 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 13,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to most suspension & steering components underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 9,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 9,220 miles

all rear bake pipes becoming corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

all rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded but not considered exscessive at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,620 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 5,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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B2 MJA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 MJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B2 MJA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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