2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Smart Fortwo MOT pass rate and common faults

253 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 253 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2%
  9. Horn: not working2.8%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Suspension18.6%
  3. Brakes16.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.9%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Smart Fortwo?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2007 Smart Fortwo cars passed their MOT first time, across 253 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Smart Fortwo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Smart Fortwo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).