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2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour 0.9L Petrol · LU12 NCH

LU12 NCH

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour (0.9L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 96,677 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORFOUR
Year / Origin
2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,677 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
898cc
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LU12 NCH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
  • 96,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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LU12 NCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 16:31
MOT Analysis

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 (Mcc) Forfour (LU12 NCH) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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LU12 NCH Mileage History

  1. 26/06/202372,415 mi
  2. 24/06/202488,843 mi+16,428 mi
  3. 02/07/202595,343 mi+6,500 mi
  4. 23/06/202696,676 mi+1,333 mi
  5. 25/06/202696,677 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 8,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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