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HS16 CEK

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 CEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,905 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 48,905 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 43,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 38,443 miles

Offside front bumper damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 38,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 21,718 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear

Fail 14 Jul 2020 21,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in tyre offside rear

Pass 4 Jul 2019 17,368 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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HS16 CEK is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HS16 CEK, 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 HS16 CEK registered?

HS16 CEK is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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