SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET MOT pass rate
74.9% of 6,335 SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET MOT tests pass.
At 74.9%, The FORTWO CABRIOLET passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
At 74.9%, The SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 77.4% at 10–15 years to 72.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 77.4% | 3,356 | 60,837 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.1% | 2,959 | 67,864 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET
The most common reason the SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 35.5% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 35.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 18.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.6% | Ineffective |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.8% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 72.9% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 68.4% 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 CABRIOLET?
- 74.9% of SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET MOT tests pass, based on 6,335 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET?
- The most common reason the SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET'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.