SMART FORTWO COUPE MOT pass rate
72.9% of 27,618 SMART FORTWO COUPE MOT tests pass.
The FORTWO COUPE passes 72.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
The SMART FORTWO COUPE passes 72.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 83.3% at 6–10 years to 70.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 83.3% | 84 | 39,777 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.1% | 14,849 | 64,449 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.2% | 12,670 | 70,062 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART FORTWO COUPE
The most common reason the SMART FORTWO COUPE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 37.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 33.3% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 17.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.8% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% 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 COUPE?
- 72.9% of SMART FORTWO COUPE MOT tests pass, based on 27,618 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART FORTWO COUPE?
- The most common reason the SMART FORTWO COUPE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART FORTWO COUPE'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.