2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe MOT pass rate and common faults

1,542 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.7%
  2. Suspension18.5%
  3. Brakes14.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Tyres5.6%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.4%

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 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,542 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).