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DF16 JXR

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,988 mi
Last recorded93,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 JXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,763 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 78,723 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 65,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 52,723 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut in the sidewall , no cords or ply exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 42,869 miles

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

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 deep cut in the sidewall , no cords or ply exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake ,Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

exhaust flexi pipe worn

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,849 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 31,849 miles

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

Nearside 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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DF16 JXR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF16 JXR, 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 DF16 JXR registered?

DF16 JXR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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