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CGZ 3398

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,259 mi
Last recorded50,259 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 3398
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 48,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 46,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 44,358 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 39,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 39,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,891 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 26,178 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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CGZ 3398 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 CGZ 3398, 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

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What year was CGZ 3398 registered?

CGZ 3398 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is CGZ 3398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 3398 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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