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KN16 FTV

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,607 mi
Last recorded28,607 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 FTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 28,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 28,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 26,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 22,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 18,843 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 16,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 12,851 miles

Offside Front shocker gaiter split

Fail 3 Oct 2020 12,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shocker gaiter split

Pass 26 Oct 2019 9,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 8,869 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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KN16 FTV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc 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 KN16 FTV, 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 KN16 FTV?

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What year was KN16 FTV registered?

KN16 FTV is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is KN16 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN16 FTV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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