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EA16 YSJ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,614 mi
Last recorded59,614 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 YSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 54,933 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower spring seat rubber slightly adrift

Fail 22 Oct 2024 54,933 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower spring seat rubber slightly adrift

Pass 26 Oct 2023 49,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,410 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,142 miles

Offside Front 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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EA16 YSJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA16 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

EA16 YSJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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