Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto
From 3,683 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Fortwo Passion Mhd Autos fare better: 2013 models pass at 77.5% vs 74.5% for 2011.
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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 117 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 | 117 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 104 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 78 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 65 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 64 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 63 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 60 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 60 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 55 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 38 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.2% of Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 14.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 78.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2011 | 74.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2010 | 71.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
2 earlier years
| 2009 | 72.6% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2008 | 70% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Passion Mhd Autos tested had between 43,256 and 71,340 miles on the clock.
At 58,296 median miles, the Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto has a 75.9% MOT pass rate based on 3,683 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 117 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is 58,296 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 43,256 and 71,340 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Passion Mhd 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 75.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £101 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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