Smart Forfour Passion
From 436 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 41 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 22 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 20 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 20 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 19 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 13.6% of Forfour Passion failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 66.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2005 | 62.6% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective |
Typical mileage
Half of all Forfour Passions tested had between 81,299 and 122,562 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 105,589 median miles, the Forfour Passion has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Forfour Passion MOT pass rate?
The Smart Forfour Passion has a 64% MOT pass rate based on 436 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Forfour Passion?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Forfour Passion is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Forfour Passion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Forfour Passion is 105,589 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 81,299 and 122,562 miles.
Buying a used Forfour Passion?
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.
With a 64% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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