Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 870 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
870
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (80%)
Years Covered
3
About the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto was MOT tested 870 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2007 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 597 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 72%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 71,667 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 54,227 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto by Year
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Questions about the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2007 to 2009), the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 870 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.
Which year Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 72%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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