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TRG 895

2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour46,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRG 895
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,027 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 90,023 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom at front of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 88,845 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,417 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 44,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 39,505 miles

undertrays fitted to car restricting view

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,617 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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TRG 895 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 46,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRG 895, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TRG 895?

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What year was TRG 895 registered?

TRG 895 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is TRG 895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRG 895 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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