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GN16 JYP

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,140 mi
Last recorded26,140 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 JYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 26,140 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 26,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 24,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,739 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 18,499 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 18,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 16,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cuts worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 14,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 12,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 10,269 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 10,261 miles

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

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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GN16 JYP is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN16 JYP, 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 GN16 JYP registered?

GN16 JYP is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 JYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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