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KC08 LAK

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,368 mi
Last recorded74,368 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC08 LAK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 74,368 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,242 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 66,175 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,224 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,971 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 30,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,063 miles

N/S rear tire has slight cut on the side wall

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 22,063 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

N/S rear tire has slight cut on the side wall

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (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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KC08 LAK is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KC08 LAK, 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 KC08 LAK registered?

KC08 LAK is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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