MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front both front shock absorber rubber cover perished,split open
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front both front shock absorber rubber cover perished,split open
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ16 VLX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 HJ16 VLX, 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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How do I check the history of HJ16 VLX?
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What year was HJ16 VLX registered?
HJ16 VLX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2016.
Is HJ16 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ16 VLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HJ16 VLX have outstanding finance?
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