Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive
From 592 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 2 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusives tested had between 5,902 and 14,208 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,187 median miles, the Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive has 0.059 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 592 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive is 13,187 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,902 and 14,208 miles.
Buying a used Eq Fortwo Prime 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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