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ET16 ZTU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,628 mi
Last recorded19,628 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 ZTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 19,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 18,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 11,349 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 ZTU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ET16 ZTU, 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 ET16 ZTU registered?

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

Is ET16 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 ZTU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET16 ZTU have outstanding finance?

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