Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A
From 288 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 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 17 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 | 17 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 5 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 33.3% of Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 40% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £120.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 As tested had between 55,247 and 95,413 miles on the clock.
At 78,165 median miles, the Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A has a 74% MOT pass rate based on 288 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A is 78,165 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,247 and 95,413 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 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 74% pass rate and an average repair bill of £120 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 33.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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