Smart Fortwo MOT Check

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

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93.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.1%

vs Smart Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Fortwo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Fortwo has an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, which is 12.1 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fortwo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Fortwo is around 40,225 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Fortwo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Smart Fortwo, 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 Fortwo performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 115 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2018

Based on 105 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

2017

Based on 119 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

2016

Based on 125 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

63k mi

2015

Based on 127 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2014

Based on 86 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2013

Based on 134 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Mileage at 10yr

69k mi

2012

Based on 214 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2011

Based on 338 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2010

Based on 468 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2009

Based on 444 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2008

Based on 841 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2007

Based on 794 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2006

Based on 606 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2005

Based on 725 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2004

Based on 706 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2003

Based on 88 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

2001

Based on 73 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

2000

Based on 76 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

1999

Based on 70 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

0

Based on 25 vehicles

76.0%Good

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Typical Mileage — Smart Fortwo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Fortwo.

At 3 Years

40,352

miles

At 5 Years

40,225

miles

At 10 Years

68,826

miles

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

Smart Forfour Brabus

73.1% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto

75.7% pass rate

Smart MC

86.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

Smart Roadster

97.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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 Fortwo

Smart Fortwo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Fortwo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo?

The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo is 93.0% 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 Fortwo?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Smart Fortwo reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 93.0%, the Smart Fortwo 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 Fortwo?

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 Fortwo?

Typical mileage for the Smart Fortwo: 40,432 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fortwo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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