Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto
From 528 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 28 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 28 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.9% of Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43% 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 £123.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 81.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 71.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 71.7% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Passion Cdi Autos tested had between 56,423 and 90,323 miles on the clock.
At 70,968 median miles, the Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto has a 76.1% MOT pass rate based on 528 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto is 70,968 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 56,423 and 90,323 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Passion Cdi 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 76.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £123 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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