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PL16 PBY

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,888 mi
Last recorded21,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 PBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 21,888 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 21,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 19,959 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 19,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,769 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper slight damage

Fail 15 Jul 2024 17,768 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 8,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,225 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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PL16 PBY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Orange with a 898cc 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 PL16 PBY registered?

PL16 PBY is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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