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FA16 NKW

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,946 mi
Last recorded46,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 NKW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 46,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,197 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 43,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,013 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 33,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 31,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 22,267 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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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FA16 NKW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FA16 NKW, 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 FA16 NKW registered?

FA16 NKW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is FA16 NKW safe to buy?

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