2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet MOT pass rate and common faults

602 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 602 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Brakes11.6%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet cars passed their MOT first time, across 602 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).