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BT16 SZE

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 SZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 54,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,950 miles

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

bumper secured by tape

Fail 22 Mar 2025 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bumper secured by tape

Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged

Offside Front Outer Bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,425 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 30,057 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front and rear bumpers damaged on the offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Body Bumper corner area (Damaged), But adequatelly supported (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 22,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper corner area damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service info shows

Fail 30 Mar 2020 22,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Bumper corner area damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), worn bold on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service info shows

Pass 3 Apr 2019 12,032 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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BT16 SZE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT16 SZE, 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 BT16 SZE registered?

BT16 SZE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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