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BW16 WXS

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,093 mi
Last recorded29,093 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 WXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 29,093 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 1.6limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 23,951 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,378 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 19,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,241 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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BW16 WXS is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BW16 WXS, 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 BW16 WXS registered?

BW16 WXS is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BW16 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 WXS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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