Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified
From 366 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 and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 12 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 55.7% 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 £126.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2012 | 75.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 45,118 and 82,078 miles on the clock.
At 58,528 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified has a 76.5% MOT pass rate based on 366 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified is 58,528 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,118 and 82,078 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 76.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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