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HV66 OHE

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 OHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 94,176 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 94,174 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,848 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,092 miles

repair to nearside headlight

Fail 22 Mar 2023 66,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust holed and blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

repair to nearside headlight

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all under trays under vehicle damaged

rear exhaust slight blowing? unable to see

repair to nearside headlight

Fail 7 Mar 2022 53,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all under trays under vehicle damaged

nearside front DRL light inoperative

rear exhaust slight blowing? unable to see

repair to nearside headlight

Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,377 miles

repair to nearside headlight / area

under trays damaged under vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,075 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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HV66 OHE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV66 OHE, 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 HV66 OHE registered?

HV66 OHE is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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