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KN16 JNL

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,231 mi
Last recorded50,231 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 JNL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,231 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f 165/65/15 o/sf 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing on edges 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing on edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,406 miles

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,753 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,282 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 JNL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 KN16 JNL, 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 KN16 JNL registered?

KN16 JNL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is KN16 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN16 JNL 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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