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FT16 GWC

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 GWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 49,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 44,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 23,321 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi section / rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section / rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 22,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,272 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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FT16 GWC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver 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 FT16 GWC, 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 FT16 GWC registered?

FT16 GWC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is FT16 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 GWC 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.

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