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MH16 FWL

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,000 mi
Last recorded26,000 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 FWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 26,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 21,854 miles

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS DUST COVERS BROKEN UP

Pass 28 Dec 2023 18,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 18,422 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 15,254 miles

Both rear tyres perished (light cracks)

Fail 4 Jan 2023 15,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished (light cracks)

Pass 23 Dec 2021 12,530 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have only just met requirements. recommend replacement as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 12,530 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have only just met requirements. recommend replacement as soon as possible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 10,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 8,010 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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MH16 FWL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH16 FWL registered?

MH16 FWL is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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