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GX16 NDL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 NDL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 65,349 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 65,348 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2026 64,092 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 64,091 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 55,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 55,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,030 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm,165/65/15 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm,165/65/15 81T (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing/worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2023 40,592 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 34,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 22,494 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 22,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 19,654 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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GX16 NDL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX16 NDL, 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 GX16 NDL registered?

GX16 NDL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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