2013 Smart Fortwo · 11,085 MOT tests
2013 Smart Fortwo reliability
2013 Smart Fortwos fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Fortwo years (11,085 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwos: 20.8%)
- 25.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwos: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 43,113
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,085
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.2% of tests fail here (89% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Smart Fortwo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Brakes6.9%
- Tyres5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Suspension4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.61%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.3%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.24%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.03%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.78%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.65%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.61%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Smart Fortwo reliable?
2013 Smart Fortwos fail 25.6% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 12 Fortwo years (11,085 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Smart Fortwo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.61% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.44% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Smart Fortwo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Smart Fortwo shows 43,113 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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