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KD16 YVL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 YVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 56,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 51,018 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 51,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 46,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 36,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,497 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 27,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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KD16 YVL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc 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 KD16 YVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KD16 YVL?

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What year was KD16 YVL registered?

KD16 YVL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is KD16 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD16 YVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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