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BU16 YNW

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,983 mi
Last recorded24,983 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 YNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 24,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 24,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 23,950 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 22,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,076 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly more on the inside ( unevenly worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly more on the inside ( unevenly worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 18,021 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly more on the inside ( unevenly worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly more on the inside ( unevenly worn ) (5.2.3 (e))

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 YNW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

BU16 YNW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BU16 YNW safe to buy?

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