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KD16 YWV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 YWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 80,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,381 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,863 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 62,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 41,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,327 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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KD16 YWV 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 KD16 YWV, 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

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What year was KD16 YWV registered?

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

Is KD16 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD16 YWV 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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