2019 Smart Forfour · 5,452 MOT tests
2019 Smart Forfour reliability
2019 Smart Forfours fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Forfour years (5,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Forfours: 25.6%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Forfours: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 19,794
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,452
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.4% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Smart Forfour
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Brakes2.3%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.23%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.17%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.58%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.84%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Smart Forfour reliable?
2019 Smart Forfours fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 45% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Forfour years (5,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Smart Forfour MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.2% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.69% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Smart Forfour have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Smart Forfour shows 19,794 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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