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BN16 CBU

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,752 mi
Last recorded49,752 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 CBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 49,752 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 49,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 42,496 miles

coolant low

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre has cracks to wall

Fail 20 Dec 2024 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant low

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre has cracks to wall

Pass 3 Jan 2024 38,125 miles

2 rear indicator lights showing white

coolant low

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f door mirror is loose

n/s/f link bar has play

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2023 37,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 rear indicator lights showing white

coolant low

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust blowing rear

n/s/f door mirror is loose

n/s/f link bar has play

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks

o/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

n/s/f tyre bad cracks

n/s/r tyre bad cracks

o/s/f tyre has bad cracks

Pass 21 Dec 2022 31,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,271 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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BN16 CBU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 27,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN16 CBU registered?

BN16 CBU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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