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CA65 GXN

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Brown Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,099 mi
Last recorded34,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA65 GXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 34,099 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,481 miles

26% Imbalance front axle

Front brake disc + pads WORN

Nearside Mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2025 33,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

26% Imbalance front axle

Front brake disc + pads WORN

Nearside Mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2024 32,977 miles

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

Nearside Front shock body corroded

Offside Front shock body corroded

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Is only supported by flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 32,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Is only supported by flexible exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,605 miles

Nearside + offside front tyre walls cracked

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Travel on parking brake

Fail 21 Jul 2022 31,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside + offside front tyre walls cracked

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Travel on parking brake

Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,928 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 30,904 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,327 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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CA65 GXN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Brown with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA65 GXN, 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 CA65 GXN registered?

CA65 GXN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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