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FH16 XPE

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,298 mi
Last recorded51,298 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 XPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,298 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 51,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,536 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 45,535 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak at rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer - holed and corroded -major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2024 36,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 31,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,954 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 24,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XPE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH16 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

FH16 XPE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is FH16 XPE safe to buy?

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