Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A
From 245 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, exhaust system leaking or insecure and an induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| an induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on an air brake system | 2 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.6% of failures are serious: 37.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.4% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £122.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 84.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Brabus Xclusive As tested had between 36,923 and 71,789 miles on the clock.
At 50,044 median miles, the Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A has a 82% MOT pass rate based on 245 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include exhaust system leaking or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is 50,044 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,923 and 71,789 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?
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 82% pass rate and an average repair bill of £122 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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