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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A. Check any Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A by registration number below.

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73.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.8%

vs Smart Avg

3

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A has an average MOT pass rate of 73.1%, which is 7.8 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A on the road.

The most common reasons a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A fails its MOT are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A 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 Passion Cdi 54 A, 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 Passion Cdi 54 A performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 287 vehicles

70.7%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2009

Based on 101 vehicles

71.3%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

21.4%

0

Based on 202 vehicles

77.2%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A

The most common reasons a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

4.2%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.8%
Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

7.7%

Front Offside

6.6%

Front Nearside

3.8%

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 Passion Cdi 54 A

Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A is 73.1% 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 Passion Cdi 54 A?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A are: Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (4.2%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.1%, the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A?
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 Passion Cdi 54 A?
Typical mileage for the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A: 72,942 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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