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GA02 TTA

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,974 mi
Last recorded145,974 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA02 TTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 145,974 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 145,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 139,078 miles

Rear hole in exhaust tailpipe.

Fail 16 Jul 2025 139,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear hole in exhaust tailpipe.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged passenger seat belt cut in webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 126,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged passenger seat belt cut in webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges + damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 113,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges + damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

sat nav partially obstructing drivers view of the road

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2021 85,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

sat nav partially obstructing drivers view of the road

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,618 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,712 miles

Offside Front 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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GA02 TTA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GA02 TTA, 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 GA02 TTA registered?

GA02 TTA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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