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GY16 BFL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 BFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,850 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 65,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,478 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 60,478 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 53,743 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,390 miles

Damage to O/S outer sill

Fail 5 Nov 2021 41,390 miles

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

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

Damage to O/S outer sill

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,432 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 36,419 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 25,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside And Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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GY16 BFL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY16 BFL, 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 GY16 BFL registered?

GY16 BFL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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