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JO05 HPD

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO05 HPD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 53,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 53,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 52,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 52,704 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 43,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 43,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,207 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,464 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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JO05 HPD is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JO05 HPD, 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 JO05 HPD registered?

JO05 HPD is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 December 2016.

Is JO05 HPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO05 HPD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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