2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Smart Fortwo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,618 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    110 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Brakes6.3%
  3. Tyres5.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  6. Suspension2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2014 Smart Fortwo?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2014 Smart Fortwo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,618 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Smart Fortwo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Smart Fortwo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).