Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
From 758 MOT tests. 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 23 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 17 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 13 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 12 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.3% of Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 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 £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 76.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2007 | 65.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Passion 71 Autos tested had between 57,925 and 91,060 miles on the clock.
At 77,154 median miles, the Fortwo Passion 71 Auto has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto has a 73.1% MOT pass rate based on 758 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is 77,154 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,925 and 91,060 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Passion 71 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 73.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £79 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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