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JE51 JOG

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE51 JOG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 47,550 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 41,950 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 41,950 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,524 miles

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

o/s/f mirror slightly damaged, has a temporary repair

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 34,460 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 27,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,661 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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JE51 JOG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JE51 JOG, 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 JE51 JOG registered?

JE51 JOG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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