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FM16 EKG

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,472 mi
Last recorded26,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 EKG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 26,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 23,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure/detached (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 20,504 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 20,499 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 18,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 15,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 12,477 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 12,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 9,135 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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FM16 EKG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White 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 FM16 EKG, 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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FM16 EKG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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