SMART FORTWO MOT pass rate
84.8% of 43,002 SMART FORTWO MOT tests pass.
The FORTWO passes its MOT 84.8% of the time — well above the average across all SMART models, which sits at 79.0%.
The SMART FORTWO passes its MOT 84.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SMART FORTWO tested at 3–6 years pass 90.9% of the time, compared with just 69.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.9% | 6,877 | 25,613 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.0% | 25,139 | 37,661 miles |
| 10–15 years | 79.7% | 9,274 | 51,042 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.3% | 1,712 | 70,267 miles |
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 39.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.4% | Not working |
| Tyres | 27.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 20.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 15.5% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 72.9% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 68.4% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 74.9% pass rate
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) — 74.4% pass rate
- SMART CABRIOLET — 71.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SMART FORTWO?
- 84.8% of SMART FORTWO MOT tests pass, based on 43,002 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART FORTWO?
- The most common reason the SMART FORTWO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 39.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART FORTWO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SMART service history guide for how to check and keep one.