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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto. Check any Fortwo Pure 71 Auto by registration number below.

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67.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-13.1%

vs Smart Avg

3

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 67.8%, which is 13.1 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 Pure 71 Auto on the road.

Before buying a used Smart Fortwo Pure 71 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 Pure 71 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 114 vehicles

66.7%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2007

Based on 59 vehicles

64.4%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

36.6%

0

Based on 83 vehicles

72.3%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

14.0%

Front Offside

5.3%

Offside

4.4%

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 Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto

Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto is 67.8% 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 Pure 71 Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 67.8%, the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto 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 Pure 71 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 Pure 71 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Smart Fortwo Pure 71 Auto: 77,310 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fortwo Pure 71 Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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