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FY16 LBK

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,862 mi
Last recorded89,862 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 89,862 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 75,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 68,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,227 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washers weak

Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,697 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 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on inner edge *STRONG ADVISORY* (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 LBK 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 LBK, 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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FY16 LBK is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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