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J66 GEL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,417 mi
Last recorded68,417 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,417 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 53,719 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 24,394 miles

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

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

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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J66 GEL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J66 GEL, 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 J66 GEL registered?

J66 GEL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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The MOT history for J66 GEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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