SMART FORTWO MOT Pass Rate
84.2% of 8,525 SMART FORTWO MOT tests pass.
The FORTWO passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the average across all SMART models, which sits at 78.1%.
The SMART FORTWO passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 89.0% at 3–6 years to 82.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.0% | 842 | 26,936 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.1% | 6,062 | 38,042 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.7% | 1,592 | 49,362 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (29) | 29 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART FORTWO
The most common reason the SMART FORTWO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 34.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.0% | not working |
| Tyres | 31.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 21.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 20.3% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 12.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | fixing missing |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.1% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 73.7% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 66.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 75.1% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO — 75.3% pass rate