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H23 RGC

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,941 mi
Last recorded70,941 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 RGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 70,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,242 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 46,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,170 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 45,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,721 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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H23 RGC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H23 RGC, 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

How do I check the history of H23 RGC?

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What year was H23 RGC registered?

H23 RGC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is H23 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 RGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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