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GM65 OFW

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 OFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 71,206 miles

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 71,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2025 67,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,730 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 57,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,196 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit

Fail 5 Jan 2023 45,195 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 29,323 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 24,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 24,725 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 16,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 16,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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GM65 OFW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc 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 GM65 OFW, 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 GM65 OFW registered?

GM65 OFW is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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