Smart (MCC) Fortwo reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 36,177 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 36,177 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Smart (MCC) Fortwo cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Fortwo tends to fail
Share of Smart (MCC) Fortwo cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on steering, seat belts, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Smart (MCC) Fortwo reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Smart (MCC) Fortwo holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 58% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart (MCC) Fortwo?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Smart (MCC) Fortwo in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; and 8 to 12 years, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Smart (MCC) Fortwo MOT?
For Smart (MCC) Fortwo cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (2.8% of tests vs 1.8% fleet).