Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive
From 324 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 2 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Fortwo Exclusives tested had between 6,072 and 15,442 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,461 median miles, the Eq Fortwo Exclusive has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Smart models
Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive has a 98.1% MOT pass rate based on 324 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Fortwo Exclusive is 9,461 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,072 and 15,442 miles.
Buying a used Eq Fortwo Exclusive?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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