2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet MOT pass rate: 76.1% (1,819 tests)
Is the 2011 Fortwo Cabriolet getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.1% +6.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.6% +8.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.8% +6.4 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 2011 Fortwo Cabriolet
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 280 | 29.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 185 | 19.5% |
| 3 | Suspension | 175 | 18.4% |
| 4 | Tyres | 125 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Visibility | 68 | 7.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 58 | 6.1% |
All Fortwo Cabriolet years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,419 | 71.7% | +6.6 pts | 64,887 |
| 2009 | 2,535 | 73.2% | +6.8 pts | 62,894 |
| 2010 | 2,106 | 72.4% | +5.1 pts | 62,783 |
| 2011 (this page) | 1,819 | 76.1% | +7.0 pts | 56,500 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 76.1% of their MOT tests (1,819 tests, 2023–2025), +7.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 56,500 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Fortwo Cabriolet?
The median tested example shows 56,500 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.