Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified
From 715 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 significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 19 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 | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.8% of Unclassified failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2012 | 75.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 28,118 and 63,514 miles on the clock.
At 45,317 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified has a 75.9% MOT pass rate based on 715 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto Unclassified is 45,317 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,118 and 63,514 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 75.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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