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KM16 DTX

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Maroon Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 DTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,504 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 75,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,950 miles

Whiney pulley on engine.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISE inner tread area on the legal limit at the time of test , also the inner tread edge is close to being de-void of tread . would recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE inner tread area worn very low and inner tread edge worn very low . recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,726 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 29,726 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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KM16 DTX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Maroon with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM16 DTX, 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 KM16 DTX registered?

KM16 DTX is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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