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SMART FORFOUR2016 · 1.0L PETROL

TY02 AAA

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 62,669 miles recorded, this YELLOW 2016 SMART FORFOUR runs on PETROL with a 999cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 25/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. Following the most recent test in September 2025 at 62,669 miles, the car passed with no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The transition from a failure in 2023 to consecutive clean passes suggests that the current owner is taking proactive steps to rectify safety-critical items. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between April 2024 at 54,656 miles and March 2025 at 62,380 miles, representing nearly 8,000 miles in under a year. However, the intervals between MOT tests remain regular, suggesting the car is not left stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake fluid seals. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure specifically highlighted an excessively worn offside suspension arm ball joint. While the 2024 test flagged worn brake discs on both front wheels and a minor exhaust leak, the subsequent clean records suggest these parts were likely replaced. It remains prudent to verify the exhaust manifold for signs of leaks and to check the remaining life on the tyres, given the history shows recurring advisories for the nearside rear tyre across multiple years.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. Following the most recent test in September 2025 at 62,669 miles, the car passed with no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The transition from a failure in 2023 to consecutive clean passes suggests that the current owner is taking proactive steps to rectify safety-critical items. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between April 2024 at 54,656 miles and March 2025 at 62,380 miles, representing nearly 8,000 miles in under a year. However, the intervals between MOT tests remain regular, suggesting the car is not left stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake fluid seals. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2023 failure specifically highlighted an excessively worn offside suspension arm ball joint. While the 2024 test flagged worn brake discs on both front wheels and a minor exhaust leak, the subsequent clean records suggest these parts were likely replaced. It remains prudent to verify the exhaust manifold for signs of leaks and to check the remaining life on the tyres, given the history shows recurring advisories for the nearside rear tyre across multiple years.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2016 Smart Forfour (TY02 AAA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2023 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Smart has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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