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GAS 896

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 896
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (bonnet latch) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 26 May 2026 46,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (bonnet latch) (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 May 2025 41,352 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 41,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 37,655 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 37,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 28,857 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 28,856 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,049 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 22,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS warning light on dash.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 6,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,485 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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GAS 896 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 27,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GAS 896 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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