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KE65 LWA

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 LWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 48,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,025 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade worn

Fail 7 Feb 2023 35,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt slow to return

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Feb 2022 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Drop link has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Hitting legal bars and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 23,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 23,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 19,322 miles

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2020 19,322 miles

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

front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,339 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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KE65 LWA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE65 LWA, 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 KE65 LWA registered?

KE65 LWA is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is KE65 LWA safe to buy?

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