Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
From 766 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 27 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 | 27 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 13 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 9 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.9% of Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 35.1% 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 £115.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2012 | 78.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2010 | 78% | 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 Fortwo Pulse Mhd Autos tested had between 40,857 and 76,425 miles on the clock.
At 57,393 median miles, the Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto has a 77.7% MOT pass rate based on 766 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is 57,393 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 40,857 and 76,425 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Pulse 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 77.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £115 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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