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FV16 RMU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,882 mi
Last recorded55,882 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 RMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 46,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 28,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,597 miles

parking brake lever has excess travel

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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FV16 RMU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc 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 FV16 RMU, 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 FV16 RMU?

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What year was FV16 RMU registered?

FV16 RMU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is FV16 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 RMU 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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