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BU16 WHN

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 WHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 34,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 32,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 32,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint has xs play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 29,873 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 27,169 miles

front bumper damage

os/rear door damage

Fail 12 Jul 2023 27,169 miles

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

front bumper damage

os/rear door damage

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,229 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 24,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 19,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,015 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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BU16 WHN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU16 WHN, 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 BU16 WHN registered?

BU16 WHN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is BU16 WHN safe to buy?

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