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M500 LEC

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,150 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 86,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,308 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,815 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 50,807 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 35,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,190 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,190 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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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M500 LEC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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M500 LEC is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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