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M55 GYR

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe29,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,316 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 49,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2026 49,226 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 49,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 119,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 45,273 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 108,273 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 108,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 39,447 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 97,267 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 35,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 29,029 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 22,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,854 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 16,573 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 78,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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M55 GYR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,455 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 GYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M55 GYR is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2016.

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