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ET16 KFA

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,393 mi
Last recorded30,393 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 KFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 30,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 30,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 27,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 22,911 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 14,473 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 14,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,843 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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ET16 KFA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET16 KFA, 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 ET16 KFA?

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What year was ET16 KFA registered?

ET16 KFA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is ET16 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 KFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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