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GC16 MXN

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,375 mi
Last recorded36,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 MXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 36,375 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2026 36,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 29,801 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 29,120 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 29,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,319 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 26,319 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front bumper slight damaged

Nearside Front headlight damage but not Insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2019 25,393 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front head lamp mounts poor/broken but light is still secure at time of test

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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GC16 MXN 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 61.5%.

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 GC16 MXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GC16 MXN registered?

GC16 MXN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is GC16 MXN safe to buy?

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