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BV14 JAN

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,155 mi
Last recorded25,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 JAN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 25,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6515 deep cracking but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 14,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6015 sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 6,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 6,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 6,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 5,833 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 5,827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 5,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 4,558 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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BV14 JAN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc 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 BV14 JAN, 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 BV14 JAN registered?

BV14 JAN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BV14 JAN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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