SMART FORTWO COUPE MOT Pass Rate
73.7% of 6,964 SMART FORTWO COUPE MOT tests pass.
At 73.7%, The FORTWO COUPE passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (78.1%).
At 73.7%, The SMART FORTWO COUPE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 75.5% 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 | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (25) | 25 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 75.5% | 3,204 | 65,334 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.1% | 3,732 | 71,381 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 58.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 34.7% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 33.8% | excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Tyres | 16.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.5% | ineffective |
| Steering | 2.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.2% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.1% 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