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F5 JNR

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 JNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,368 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 74,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,435 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 69,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 65,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 65,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,348 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bonnet catch stiff to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 165/65/15 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 185/60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 54,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 3mm 185/60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 46,625 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,903 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2019 28,677 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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F5 JNR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F5 JNR, 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.

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What year was F5 JNR registered?

F5 JNR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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