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DK16 LDC

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,043 mi
Last recorded19,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 LDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 19,043 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 17,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 16,739 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,725 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 14,695 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 11,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,094 miles

unable to assess some areas due to covers

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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DK16 LDC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 DK16 LDC, 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 DK16 LDC registered?

DK16 LDC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is DK16 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 LDC 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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