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KN16 JRZ

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,554 mi
Last recorded65,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN16 JRZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,554 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 65,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,158 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,587 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 33,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 JRZ is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

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

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