2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo MOT pass rate: 86.2% (14,152 tests)
Is the 2017 Fortwo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.6% +1.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 85.7% +1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.1% +2.8 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 2017 Fortwo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1,012 | 26.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 614 | 16.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 557 | 14.6% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 545 | 14.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 539 | 14.1% |
| 6 | Suspension | 298 | 7.8% |
All Fortwo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,580 | 79.4% | +6.1 pts | 46,608 |
| 2014 | 10,907 | 83.4% | +7.5 pts | 42,767 |
| 2015 | 6,476 | 82.6% | +3.8 pts | 39,596 |
| 2016 | 16,822 | 83.7% | +2.3 pts | 35,188 |
| 2017 (this page) | 14,152 | 86.2% | +2.1 pts | 30,301 |
| 2018 | 9,895 | 88.8% | +2.4 pts | 24,798 |
| 2019 | 5,557 | 90.9% | +2.5 pts | 19,463 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 86.2% of their MOT tests (14,152 tests, 2023–2025), +2.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 30,301 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Fortwo?
The median tested example shows 30,301 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.