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GV16 MXL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,751 mi
Last recorded33,751 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 MXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 33,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 31,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,332 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 22,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 16,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 12,046 miles

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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GV16 MXL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV16 MXL, 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 GV16 MXL registered?

GV16 MXL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is GV16 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 MXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV16 MXL have outstanding finance?

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