2016 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · MR55 KKC
2016 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 33,612 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR55 KKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 33,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR55 KKC 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 (MR55 KKC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MR55 KKC Mileage History
- 20/08/202424,659 mi
- 06/09/202529,057 mi+4,398 mi
- 06/09/202529,057 mi
- 15/08/202633,612 mi+4,555 mi
- 15/08/202633,612 mi
Average of roughly 4,510 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: Average
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- Suspension Bottoming Out and Rapid WearModerate
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