2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto MOT pass rate: 78.3% (3,376 tests)
Is the 2013 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.9% +4.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.1% +4.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.1% +5.9 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 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 393 | 25.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 346 | 22.1% |
| 3 | Tyres | 235 | 15.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 235 | 15.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 120 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Visibility | 119 | 7.6% |
All Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 (this page) | 3,376 | 78.3% | +5.0 pts | 45,751 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 78.3% of their MOT tests (3,376 tests, 2023–2025), +5.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 45,751 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?
The median tested example shows 45,751 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.