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DN16 KVX

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 KVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 34,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 31,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 28,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 22,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 18,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DN16 KVX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN16 KVX, 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 DN16 KVX registered?

DN16 KVX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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