2016 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · LP16 VDC
2016 Smart Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 25,219 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP16 VDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 25,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP16 VDC Mileage History
- 23/06/202319,178 mi
- 09/07/202421,840 mi+2,662 mi
- 10/07/202421,840 mi
- 02/12/202525,219 mi+3,379 mi
- 02/12/202525,219 mi
Average of roughly 2,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP16 VDC 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 Fortwo (LP16 VDC) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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