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R18 JVM

2016 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,740 mi
Last recorded49,740 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 JVM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,740 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,788 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,122 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 64,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,588 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 51,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 May 2019 44,596 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 24,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,018 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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R18 JVM is a 2016 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R18 JVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R18 JVM is a 2016 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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