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HS16 RLU

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 RLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 71,440 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 65,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 59,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 59,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 39,422 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,422 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 30,906 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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HS16 RLU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RLU, 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 HS16 RLU registered?

HS16 RLU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is HS16 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS16 RLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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