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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto. Check any Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto by registration number below.

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83.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.3%

vs Smart Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 83.2%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. If you are preparing your Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto 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 Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto, 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 595 vehicles

81.5%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

18.4%

Mileage at 10yr

84k mi

0

Based on 283 vehicles

84.8%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto

The most common reasons a Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

3.5%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.2%
3

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.8%
Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

5.5%

Rear Nearside

4.4%

Front Nearside

4.0%

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

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto

Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is 83.2% 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto are: A tyre seriously damaged (3.5%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.2%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.2%, the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto is rated as "Good" 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?
Typical mileage for the Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto: 84,039 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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