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FY16 LBL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,714 mi
Last recorded56,714 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 56,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 29,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 20,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 20,241 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 17,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from windscreen.

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 LBL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY16 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

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

Is FY16 LBL safe to buy?

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