2016 Smart Forfour 0.9L Petrol · C3 LAH
2016 Smart Forfour (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 30,703 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C3 LAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 30,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C3 LAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Smart Forfour (C3 LAH) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C3 LAH Mileage History
- 06/01/202427,243 mi
- 10/01/202528,975 mi+1,732 mi
- 13/01/202528,978 mi+3 mi
- 02/01/202630,703 mi+1,725 mi
- 02/01/202630,703 mi
Average of roughly 1,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Forfour (453)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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