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L500 HCG

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,165 mi
Last recorded27,165 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 HCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 27,165 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 27,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 27,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 25,884 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 25,884 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 21,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,004 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at front to rear pipes (at rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2021 18,000 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at front to rear pipes (at rear) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2020 15,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 12,521 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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L500 HCG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange 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) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 27,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 HCG registered?

L500 HCG is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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