Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified
From 303 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 11 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.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 11 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.2% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50% 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 £124.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77.5% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 80.6% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 26,616 and 65,770 miles on the clock.
At 43,623 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified has a 79.5% MOT pass rate based on 303 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto Unclassified is 43,623 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,616 and 65,770 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 79.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £124 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.