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BU16 YOT

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,105 mi
Last recorded42,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 YOT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 42,105 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Fail 29 Jan 2026 42,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R 15 81H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6015 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R 16 (@2,5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R 15 (@1.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 38,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close ( 255/45R18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms lamp on, no obvious punctures

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/R15 (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 YOT is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOT, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 YOT?

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What year was BU16 YOT registered?

BU16 YOT is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BU16 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 YOT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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