Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
From 407 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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 tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.2% of Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.8% 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 £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Autos tested had between 34,165 and 58,282 miles on the clock.
At 49,800 median miles, the Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto has a 77.9% MOT pass rate based on 407 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is 49,800 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,165 and 58,282 miles.
Buying a used Fortwo Pure 61 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 77.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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