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J400 KLY

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,118 mi
Last recorded52,118 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 KLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 52,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 45,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 40,702 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 35,584 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 35,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,028 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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J400 KLY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J400 KLY, 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 J400 KLY registered?

J400 KLY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is J400 KLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 KLY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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