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EF16 DGZ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 DGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 92,576 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,642 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 77,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,646 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,735 miles

Offside 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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EF16 DGZ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF16 DGZ, 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 EF16 DGZ registered?

EF16 DGZ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is EF16 DGZ safe to buy?

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