2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet · 2,255 MOT tests
2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliability
2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolets fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Fortwo Cabriolet years (2,255 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Cabriolets: 33.5%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Cabriolets: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 53,290
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,255
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.6% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.9%
- Brakes8.1%
- Suspension6.7%
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.57%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.6%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.76%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.84%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.71%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Cabriolet year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliable?
2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolets fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Fortwo Cabriolet years (2,255 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.21% of tests), service brake excessively binding (2.57% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet shows 53,290 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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