SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET MOT Pass Rate
75.1% of 1,411 SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET MOT tests pass.
At 75.1%, The FORTWO CABRIOLET passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (78.1%).
At 75.1%, The SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 77.2% at 10–15 years to 73.7% 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 (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 77.2% | 628 | 61,697 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.7% | 780 | 67,998 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 56.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.9% | not working |
| Brakes | 43.1% | excessively binding |
| Suspension | 30.8% | fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 23.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 19.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | inscription illegible |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.2% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.1% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 73.7% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 66.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO — 75.3% pass rate