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GEN 855

2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,515 mi
Last recorded39,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour32,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEN 855
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,515 miles

tire pressure low

Fail 11 Jul 2025 39,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tire pressure low

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 34,186 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Ns & Os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 30,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 22,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 19,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 15,025 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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GEN 855 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 32,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GEN 855, 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 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEN 855?

You can check the full history of GEN 855 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GEN 855 registered?

GEN 855 is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is GEN 855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEN 855 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEN 855 have outstanding finance?

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