RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,016 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,016 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
72%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,384 tests · fleet 73%
72%
13 years and older
1,632 tests · fleet 61%
66%
Where the Fortwo Passion MHD Auto fails
Suspension96
Brakes94
Body & structure98
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics92
Fails more often on brakes. Holds up better on steering, seat belts, road wheels.
Share of 8 to 12 years Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~12% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto is about average for its age: 72% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 72%; and 13 years and older, 66%. 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 Fortwo Passion MHD Auto MOT?
For Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (5.9% of tests vs 4.2% fleet).
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