2015 Smart Fortwo · 7,547 MOT tests
2015 Smart Fortwo reliability
2015 Smart Fortwos fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Fortwo years (7,547 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwos: 20.8%)
- 20.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwos: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 36,361
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,547
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.7% of tests fail here (186% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Smart Fortwo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Brakes3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Suspension3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.08%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.6%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.55%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.3%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.35%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.33%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (1.88%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Smart Fortwo reliable?
2015 Smart Fortwos fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 12 Fortwo years (7,547 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Smart Fortwo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.31% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Smart Fortwo have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Smart Fortwo shows 36,361 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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