Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,032 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 14.1%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A MOT Reliability Overview
The Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,032 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% and a failure rate of 14.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A presents for MOT with approximately 31,715 miles on the clock. The 2013 manufacture year performs best with a 86.0% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is Tyres, affecting 9.7% of all tests. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. The second most common issue is Brakes at 6.9%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 5.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 11 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A sees a significant jump in MOT failures after the warranty period. Failure rate increases by 58% once warranty cover ends. Budget for increased maintenance costs from year 4 onwards. Peak failure occurs at age 11 (20.6% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 9.7% | 100 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.9% | 71 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 5.9% | 61 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 31 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.6% | 27 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.8% | 19 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.9% | 9 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.7% | 7 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 0.6% | 6 |
| 10 | Steering | 0.2% | 2 |
| 11 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.1% | 1 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 31,715 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.06 | 9.7% | 100 |
| Brakes | 2.17 | 6.9% | 71 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.86 | 5.9% | 61 |
| Visibility | 1.22 | 3.9% | 40 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.82 | 2.6% | 27 |
| Suspension | 0.58 | 1.8% | 19 |
| Body & Structure | 0.21 | 0.7% | 7 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.18 | 0.6% | 6 |
| Steering | 0.06 | 0.2% | 2 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.03 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Wheels | 0.03 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.03 | 0.1% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has 31,715 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 4.45% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A MOT Data
The Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,032 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% and a failure rate of 14.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is likely to perform.
Tyres — 9.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 9.7% of MOT failures on the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Brakes — 6.9% of failures
Brakes issues account for 6.9% of MOT failures on the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 5.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?
Based on 1,032 MOT tests in our database, the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has an overall pass rate of 85.9% (14.1% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?
The top 3 reasons a Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (9.7%), 2. Brakes (6.9%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A reliable?
With a 14.1% MOT failure rate, the Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (9.7%); Brakes (6.9%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.