RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Smart (MCC) Fortwo reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·36,177 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.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 58% of peers
+5.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
16,779 tests · fleet 85%
85%
8 to 12 years
19,398 tests · fleet 73%
78%
Where the Fortwo fails
Suspension98
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics95
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, seat belts, road wheels.
Share of 8 to 12 years Smart (MCC) Fortwo MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Smart (MCC) Fortwo tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Smart (MCC) Fortwo models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
Other Smart (MCC) models
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