Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A
From 222 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.3% of Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 82.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd As tested had between 27,531 and 64,512 miles on the clock.
At 41,387 median miles, the Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is 41,387 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,531 and 64,512 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd 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 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £117 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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