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EK16 VCU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 21,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 12,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 9,986 miles

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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EK16 VCU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK16 VCU, 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 EK16 VCU registered?

EK16 VCU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is EK16 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 VCU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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