Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified MOT Failures
An analysis of 857 real DVSA MOT tests on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 23 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 857 MOT tests, 6.06% of all Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include significant brake effort recorded with no brake... (17x the fleet average) and brake pipes corroded (7.8x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified'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 2 categories: Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified 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.
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What to check before buying a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn. Brakes — check for significant brake effort recorded with no brake..., brake pipes corroded.
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Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified?
Based on 857 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 23x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include significant brake effort recorded with no brake... and brake pipes corroded.
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified reliable based on MOT data?
The Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. 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 anti-roll bar links worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake..., brake pipes corroded.
How do I check a Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto Unclassified'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.