2016 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · KP66 JJF
2016 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 53,402 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP66 JJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 53,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP66 JJF 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 (KP66 JJF) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
KP66 JJF Mileage History
- 01/06/202343,493 mi
- 31/05/202446,876 mi+3,383 mi
- 01/06/202446,876 mi
- 27/05/202549,844 mi+2,968 mi
- 26/05/202653,402 mi+3,558 mi
Average of roughly 3,320 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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