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HBZ 5625

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,012 mi
Last recorded56,012 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 5625
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 56,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 55,940 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,866 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 47,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,733 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 26,736 miles

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

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

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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HBZ 5625 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBZ 5625, 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

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What year was HBZ 5625 registered?

HBZ 5625 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is HBZ 5625 safe to buy?

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