Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe (2011)
2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
CarHunch analysed 2,962 real MOT records for the 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Smart Fortwo Coupe passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 80.9%, but one third of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their test history—a significantly elevated concern that merits a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Petrol versions perform marginally better at 81.2% versus 79.8% for diesels, though both are reasonably reliable.
At 46,000 miles on average for a 13-year-old car, these Smarts show moderate mileage typical of the age. The typical failure count of 2.77 per test and 11.8 advisories suggests wear-related issues are emerging; focus your inspection on suspension components, exhaust systems, and braking elements, and always verify recent MOT history before purchasing.
What to check before buying a 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (77%) | 2,284 | 81.2% | 2.76 |
| Diesel (22%) | 662 | 79.8% | 2.86 |
| Electric (1%) | 15 | 85.6% | 0.33 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe vehicles fall between 30,287 and 55,404 miles.
2011 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,297 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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