Smart Fortwo Passion Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,415 real DVSA MOT tests on the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto is significant brake effort recorded with no brake... — this model is 22 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,415 MOT tests, 7.14% of all Smart Fortwo Passion Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Brake failures on the MOT range from worn pads and discs (routine maintenance) to corroded brake lines and seized calipers (more serious). Check for any pulling under braking and listen for grinding.
Other notable weak points include exhaust system damage (9.3x the fleet average), fluid leak (8.1x the fleet average), coil springs broken (6.8x the fleet average), and brake pipes corroded (5.5x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Brakes, Bodywork, Exhaust & Emissions, Suspension. If you're inspecting a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto:
Brakes — check for significant brake effort recorded with no brake..., brake pipes corroded. Bodywork — check for exhaust system damage. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak. Suspension — check for coil springs broken.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Smart Fortwo Passion Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto?
Based on 1,415 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is significant brake effort recorded with no brake... — at 22x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include exhaust system damage and fluid leak.
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is significant brake effort recorded with no brake.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include significant brake effort recorded with no brake..., exhaust system damage, fluid leak.
How do I check a Smart Fortwo Passion Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.