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HX16 HGL

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,791 mi
Last recorded39,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe29,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 HGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 39,791 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 39,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,621 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 31,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 27,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 17,646 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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HX16 HGL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 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) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,455 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX16 HGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX16 HGL?

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What year was HX16 HGL registered?

HX16 HGL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is HX16 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 HGL 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.

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