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EN16 MGJ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,604 mi
Last recorded19,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 MGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 19,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD TYRE 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD TYRE 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD TYRE 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 19,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 19,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 17,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 15,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 13,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 13,739 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 11,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 11,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 10,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 8,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,870 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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EN16 MGJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 EN16 MGJ, 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

How do I check the history of EN16 MGJ?

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What year was EN16 MGJ registered?

EN16 MGJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is EN16 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN16 MGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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