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CF16 EAO

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,384 mi
Last recorded40,384 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 EAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 29,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 16,801 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 16,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,422 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 13,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (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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CF16 EAO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF16 EAO, 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 CF16 EAO?

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What year was CF16 EAO registered?

CF16 EAO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CF16 EAO safe to buy?

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