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EO16 WGJ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 WGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 26,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 24,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 21,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 16,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 14,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 23 Jan 2021 14,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 11,239 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 9,772 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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EO16 WGJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO16 WGJ, 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 EO16 WGJ registered?

EO16 WGJ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is EO16 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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