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FP16 VDY

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,436 mi
Last recorded29,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 VDY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 29,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,987 miles

Offside Front OSF Strut Dust Cover Deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,452 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 27,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 20,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 17,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 15,990 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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FP16 VDY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP16 VDY, 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

How do I check the history of FP16 VDY?

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What year was FP16 VDY registered?

FP16 VDY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FP16 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 VDY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP16 VDY have outstanding finance?

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