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HG65 JSZ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Brown Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG65 JSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,179 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/50 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 60,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,455 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 50,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,874 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 33,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 18,944 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 18,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 15,315 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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HG65 JSZ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Brown with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG65 JSZ, 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 HG65 JSZ registered?

HG65 JSZ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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