SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO MOT Pass Rate
75.3% of 1,033 SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO MOT tests pass.
At 75.3%, The FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (78.1%).
At 75.3%, The SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 76.1% at 10–15 years to 70.5% 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 | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 76.1% | 884 | 54,995 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.5% | 149 | 65,875 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO
The most common reason the SMART FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.8% | excessively binding |
| Suspension | 25.4% | fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 22.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.6% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 CABRIOLET — 75.1% pass rate