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HT16 YYV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,535 mi
Last recorded50,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 YYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,535 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,456 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,764 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 40,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 36,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,321 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 19,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,399 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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HT16 YYV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT16 YYV, 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 HT16 YYV registered?

HT16 YYV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is HT16 YYV safe to buy?

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