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FG16 XZH

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,478 mi
Last recorded101,478 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 XZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 94,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 86,724 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,028 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black marks on yellow background! (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,886 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 XZH is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

FG16 XZH is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is FG16 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 XZH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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