Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto
From 434 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.6% of Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 76.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Autos tested had between 35,971 and 63,039 miles on the clock.
At 50,967 median miles, the Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto has a 76.7% MOT pass rate based on 434 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is 50,967 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,971 and 63,039 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
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 76.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £87 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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