Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LM16 HJUMOT history

LM16 HJU is a red petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 47,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LM16 HJU red Smart Forfour – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Forfour, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
47,695 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 HJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM16 HJU was last recorded at 47,695 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,210 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,485 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,695 miles
  • 2025 – 43,210 miles
  • 2024 – 38,152 miles
  • 2023 – 32,547 miles
  • 2022 – 27,269 miles
  • 2021 – 22,709 miles
  • 2020 – 19,253 miles
  • 2019 – 13,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail47,695 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail47,695 miles (+4,485)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    167439492290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  2. Pass43,210 miles (+5,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,210 miles
    Test number
    157063772103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass38,152 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    142645346456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass32,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,547 miles
    Test number
    796981802329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,528 miles (+5,259)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,528 miles
    Test number
    187187767017
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass27,269 miles (+4,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,269 miles
    Test number
    781172783017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass22,709 miles (+3,456)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,709 miles
    Test number
    438927863730
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass19,253 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,253 miles
    Test number
    557218879918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass13,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,486 miles
    Test number
    763065202786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 HJU

Does LM16 HJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM16 HJU expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM16 HJU?
The MOT on LM16 HJU expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM16 HJU done?
LM16 HJU was recorded at 47,695 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has LM16 HJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 HJU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 HJU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM16 HJU find?
LM16 HJU failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 major defect: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits.

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