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JT57 JOY

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,299 mi
Last recorded26,299 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT57 JOY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 26,299 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 26,284 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Large leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer/flexi area. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 23,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 21,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,043 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 16,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 9,021 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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JT57 JOY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc 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 JT57 JOY, 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 JT57 JOY registered?

JT57 JOY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is JT57 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JT57 JOY 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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