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FY16 LAO

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 LAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 108,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 108,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 97,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,636 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,440 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 70,440 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 35,811 miles

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

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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FY16 LAO 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 80%.

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 FY16 LAO, 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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What year was FY16 LAO registered?

FY16 LAO is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FY16 LAO safe to buy?

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