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FH16 RKA

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,993 mi
Last recorded59,993 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 RKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,116 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 1 Mar 2024 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 34,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 26,870 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 21,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 15,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FH16 RKA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc 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 FH16 RKA, 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 FH16 RKA registered?

FH16 RKA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is FH16 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 RKA 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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