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NL16 ZVH

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 ZVH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 37,610 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 37,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Fail 23 May 2024 34,943 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 32,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 25,787 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads worn

Offside front tyre worn, deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2022 25,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs worn thin

Front brake pads worn

Offside front tyre worn, deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2021 19,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,173 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 10,173 miles

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

under tray fitted

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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NL16 ZVH is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange 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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What year was NL16 ZVH registered?

NL16 ZVH is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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