Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto car check
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto reliable? We analysed 11,653 real MOT tests across 752 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 319 | 74.0% | 21,674 | 39,617 | 54,418 |
| 2008 | 7,791 | 75.8% | 30,497 | 48,475 | 69,970 |
| 2007 | 3,140 | 75.2% | 27,883 | 46,326 | 67,787 |
How Long Does a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Last?
Based on 752 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.8% MOT pass rate from 7,791 tests
74.0% MOT pass rate from 319 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.8% across 7,791 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto THIS CAR | 75.6% | 11,653 | 47,898 mi | 19 yrs |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 74% | 44,118 | 54,896 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
| Smart City Passion 61 Auto | 73% | 27,463 | 48,099 mi | 23 yrs |
| Suzuki AY50 | 77.5% | 12,514 | 7,468 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (74.0% pass rate) and the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (79.4% pass rate), the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.6% across 11,653 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (184 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (166), and stop lamp not working (130). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto owner drives around 3,308 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 Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.