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EA16 OVF

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,350 mi
Last recorded45,350 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 OVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 45,349 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,016 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2025 39,994 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 36,336 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 36,336 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread pattern (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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EA16 OVF is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 EA16 OVF, 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 EA16 OVF registered?

EA16 OVF is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is EA16 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 OVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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