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EJ16 FWO

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,125 mi
Last recorded89,125 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 FWO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 81,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 61,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 61,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit of 1.6mm at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm - 5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 53,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit of 1.6mm at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm - 5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 45,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 45,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits clamp by heat shield joint is blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 39,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 39,090 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 29,549 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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EJ16 FWO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ16 FWO, 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 EJ16 FWO registered?

EJ16 FWO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 May 2016.

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