In 2025, 22,515 Smart Mcc Fortwo cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 79% passed first time, compared with 75% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Fortwo about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 86 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 86% of Fortwos passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 12 years, that figure is 72% (all cars: 66%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 10 to 12 years.
Smart Mcc Fortwo All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Fortwo passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 1,874 | 86% | 84% | 27,277 |
| 7 years | 3,360 | 83% | 81% | 33,335 |
| 8 years | 4,779 | 80% | 78% | 37,803 |
| 9 years | 5,667 | 77% | 75% | 42,676 |
| 10 years | 2,186 | 76% | 72% | 46,762 |
| 11 years | 3,644 | 75% | 69% | 49,840 |
| 12 years | 848 | 72% | 66% | 52,511 |
What fails most on a Smart Mcc Fortwo
The area that lets the Fortwo down most, relative to other cars, is plates and VIN: 0.4% of tests failed on it, 10.9 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and body and structure.
Share of Fortwo tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.2% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 2.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.8% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.7% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.4% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 2.2% |
What to check when buying a used Fortwo
Based on where the Fortwo fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Plates and VIN: Check the number plates are legal and the VIN matches the V5C logbook. More
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Fortwo
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a FortwoFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart Mcc Fortwo?
In 2025, 79% of Smart Mcc Fortwo cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,515 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 75%.
What do Smart Mcc Fortwo cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.2% of tests); stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.8% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.8% of tests).
Other Smart Mcc models
Smart Mcc Forfour (72%). All Smart Mcc models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.