2016 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · HK16 HDL
2016 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 61,293 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK16 HDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 61,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK16 HDL 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 (HK16 HDL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
HK16 HDL Mileage History
- 04/01/202240,984 mi
- 19/12/202244,649 mi+3,665 mi
- 04/12/202350,233 mi+5,584 mi
- 20/12/202455,040 mi+4,807 mi
- 03/01/202661,293 mi+6,253 mi
Average of roughly 5,081 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: Excellent
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