Smart (mcc) Fortwo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo reliable? We analysed 187,875 real MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart (mcc) Fortwo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart (mcc) Fortwo.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart (mcc) Fortwo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart (mcc) Fortwo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Smart (mcc) Fortwo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart (mcc) Fortwo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart (mcc) Fortwo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,755 | 88.7% | 12,162 | 20,048 | 30,961 |
| 2018 | 19,090 | 87.0% | 13,209 | 22,161 | 34,900 |
| 2017 | 35,922 | 86.7% | 15,447 | 25,049 | 37,896 |
| 2016 | 48,641 | 85.2% | 16,974 | 27,386 | 41,340 |
| 2015 | 21,163 | 84.9% | 18,014 | 29,492 | 45,312 |
| 2014 | 40,786 | 83.5% | 21,235 | 32,755 | 48,218 |
| 2013 | 10,407 | 81.0% | 22,801 | 34,905 | 50,339 |
| 2012 | 424 | 76.7% | 20,881 | 33,710 | 55,544 |
| 2011 | 157 | 82.2% | 22,324 | 45,503 | 65,231 |
| 2010 | 184 | 72.3% | 29,198 | 48,026 | 61,974 |
| 2009 | 267 | 73.4% | 38,955 | 51,050 | 67,170 |
| 2008 | 352 | 76.1% | 31,390 | 48,487 | 78,198 |
| 2007 | 118 | 74.6% | 26,630 | 37,939 | 56,826 |
| 2006 | 251 | 67.7% | 30,252 | 43,819 | 62,441 |
| 2005 | 226 | 69.9% | 27,232 | 49,671 | 73,876 |
| 2004 | 268 | 71.3% | 30,324 | 50,056 | 68,619 |
| 2003 | 186 | 65.1% | 36,427 | 53,681 | 67,686 |
| 2002 | 180 | 69.4% | 33,180 | 53,738 | 76,395 |
| 2001 | 75 | 74.7% | 45,296 | 68,284 | 88,664 |
| 2000 | 88 | 64.8% | 43,915 | 67,217 | 86,578 |
How Long Does a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Last?
Based on 23,467 Smart (mcc) Fortwo vehicles on UK roads.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart (mcc) Fortwo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart (mcc) Fortwo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.7% MOT pass rate from 7,755 tests
64.8% MOT pass rate from 88 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart (mcc) Fortwo is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 7,755 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo THIS CAR | 85.0% | 187,875 | 28,034 mi | 13 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe | 75.2% | 440,585 | 45,098 mi | 24 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) City Coupe | 71.5% | 282,294 | 49,203 mi | 27 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Forfour | 78.9% | 256,394 | 38,541 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW 528 | 70% | 168,696 | 114,270 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe (75.2% pass rate) and the Smart (mcc) City Coupe (71.5% pass rate), the Smart (mcc) Fortwo outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Smart (mcc) Fortwo has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 187,875 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Smart (mcc) Fortwo with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Smart (mcc) Fortwo owner drives around 3,439 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Smart (mcc) Fortwo models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.