Smart Fortwo Passion Auto MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 349 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
349
Highest Pass Rate
2012 (91%)
Years Covered
3
About the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto
The Smart Fortwo Passion Auto was MOT tested 349 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2011 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above 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 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 105 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 86%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 59,463 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 49,589 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 Auto by Year
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Questions about the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto
Is the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2011 to 2013), the Smart Fortwo Passion Auto averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 349 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Smart Fortwo Passion Auto has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 86%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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