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GY16 NYS

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 NYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 43,894 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 37,586 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 37,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 30,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 22,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 18,032 miles

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 20 May 2020 17,369 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,306 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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GY16 NYS is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY16 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

GY16 NYS is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is GY16 NYS safe to buy?

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