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BT16 XYP

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,962 mi
Last recorded44,962 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 XYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 44,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 44,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,426 miles

OSF shock absorber's dust cover damaged (splitted)

Fail 12 Jun 2024 39,421 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber's dust cover splitted

Pass 22 May 2023 36,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front - wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 31,642 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front - wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 26,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 21,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,016 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 XYP is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange 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 XYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT16 XYP registered?

BT16 XYP is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is BT16 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 XYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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