Smart Eq Fortwo Premium
From 262 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Fortwo Premiums tested had between 6,173 and 13,211 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,950 median miles, the Eq Fortwo Premium has 0.094 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Smart models
Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Fortwo Premium MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Fortwo Premium has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 262 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Fortwo Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Fortwo Premium is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Fortwo Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Fortwo Premium is 8,950 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,173 and 13,211 miles.
Buying a used Eq Fortwo Premium?
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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