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SA16 BWU

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,594 mi
Last recorded69,594 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo27,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 BWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 69,594 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 69,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1mm,4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge,4mm centre,6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,170 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 45,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/3mm edges, 2mm centre and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,083 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,439 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,542 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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SA16 BWU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA16 BWU registered?

SA16 BWU is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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