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CV16 GZW

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 GZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 109,772 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 109,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,538 miles

exhaust heat shield lose but unlikely to become detached

parking brake requires a service

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,561 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 39,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 22,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash but not indicating a fault.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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CV16 GZW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 27,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV16 GZW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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