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DE16 VJC

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,712 mi
Last recorded31,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 VJC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,712 miles

service light on ( due 990 days ago )

Fail 9 Jun 2026 31,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

service light on ( due 990 days ago )

Pass 14 Jun 2025 30,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 29,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,037 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted to the underneath of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,599 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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DE16 VJC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 DE16 VJC, 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 DE16 VJC registered?

DE16 VJC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DE16 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 VJC 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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