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ET65 AUA

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,652 mi
Last recorded50,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 AUA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 50,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,272 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 45,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 39,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 28,762 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 23,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 20,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 13,076 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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ET65 AUA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey 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 ET65 AUA, 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 ET65 AUA registered?

ET65 AUA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is ET65 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET65 AUA 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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