Smart Fortwo passion cdi auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 890 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
890
Best Year
2013 (86%)
Years Covered
5
About the Smart Fortwo passion cdi auto
The Smart Fortwo passion cdi auto has been tested 890 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 279 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 75%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SMART FORTWO PASSION CDI AUTO has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 82,158 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 57,601 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Smart Fortwo passion cdi auto by Year
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