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DA16 JCV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 JCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt twisted through child seat ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door latch mechanism defective.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,767 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 37,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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DA16 JCV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA16 JCV, 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 DA16 JCV registered?

DA16 JCV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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