Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto
From 531 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 a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 27 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 27 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.7% of Fortwo Passion 84 Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 36.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £94.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2008 | 75.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Passion 84 Autos tested had between 50,400 and 82,934 miles on the clock.
At 63,479 median miles, the Fortwo Passion 84 Auto has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto has a 72.5% MOT pass rate based on 531 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is 63,479 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 50,400 and 82,934 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Passion 84 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 72.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £94 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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