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EJ16 ZZG

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,448 mi
Last recorded29,448 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 ZZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 29,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 26,666 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 24,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 17,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 17,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

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 ZZG 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 80%.

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 ZZG, 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 EJ16 ZZG registered?

EJ16 ZZG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is EJ16 ZZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 ZZG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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