2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe · 8,272 MOT tests
2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliability
2011 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (8,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 57,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,272
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.5% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 26% 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 Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.9%
- Brakes8.1%
- Suspension8%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.81%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 3.08%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 2.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.49%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.9%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Coupe year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2011 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (8,272 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.81% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.08% of tests), position lamp not working (2.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe shows 57,680 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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