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FG16 XYX

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,684 mi
Last recorded47,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 XYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 47,684 miles

both front tyres slight wear to inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,778 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,387 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel pipes front to back

Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,158 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre tread ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,641 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked on sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 27,394 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 27,391 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,387 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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FG16 XYX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 XYX, 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 FG16 XYX registered?

FG16 XYX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is FG16 XYX safe to buy?

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