2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto Unclassified MOT pass rate: 76.5% (1,772 tests)
Is the 2013 Unclassified getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.1% +5.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.7% +2.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 73.4% +1.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Unclassified
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 227 | 25.3% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 211 | 23.5% |
| 3 | Suspension | 152 | 16.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 120 | 13.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 74 | 8.2% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 50 | 5.6% |
All Unclassified years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,853 | 77.7% | +6.5 pts | 52,516 |
| 2013 (this page) | 1,772 | 76.5% | +3.1 pts | 46,811 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto Unclassified reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 76.5% of their MOT tests (1,772 tests, 2023–2025), +3.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 46,811 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Unclassified?
The median tested example shows 46,811 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.