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KD16 YYN

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,702 mi
Last recorded48,702 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD16 YYN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 44,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 40,619 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,470 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 35,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 30,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,197 miles

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

Offside Front side view mirror casing broke held on by tape

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,064 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 YYN is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 YYN, 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 KD16 YYN registered?

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

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