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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive. Check any Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive by registration number below.

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95.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.5%

vs Smart Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive has an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, which is 14.5 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 335 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 3yr

17k mi

2020

Based on 656 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

0

Based on 245 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

10k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%
Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

2.4%

Rear Nearside

1.5%

Front

1.2%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

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75.7% pass rate

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86.0% pass rate

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92.0% pass rate

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73.6% pass rate

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94.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive

Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive is 95.4% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive?
Typical mileage for the Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive: 17,146 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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