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R16 RAF

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,926 mi
Last recorded26,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 26,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 25,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 24,934 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 23,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 21,401 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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R16 RAF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R16 RAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 RAF registered?

R16 RAF is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is R16 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 RAF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 RAF have outstanding finance?

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