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J16 BYK

2019 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,728 mi
Last recorded56,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BYK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 56,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 45,601 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,456 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,663 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.outer sidewall skuffed

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,822 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 34,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,800 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,625 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly twisted.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 17,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,783 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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J16 BYK is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J16 BYK, 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 7 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J16 BYK registered?

J16 BYK is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 August 2019.

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