Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified
From 503 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 15 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.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.6% of Unclassified failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 70.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 27,118 and 67,027 miles on the clock.
At 46,288 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified has a 71.4% MOT pass rate based on 503 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto Unclassified is 46,288 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,118 and 67,027 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 71.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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