Smart (mcc) Fortwo (2014)

4,019 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

CarHunch analysed 4,019 real MOT records for the 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 5.1% above UK average
85.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
32,813
typical mileage
22,973–44,981 middle half
25.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.64
avg MOT failures per car
over 10 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

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.
  • ⚠️ 25.3% 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 (97%) 3,884 85.1% 1.65
Electric (3%) 110 85.7% 1.42
Diesel (1%) 25 82.7% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 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.

22,973
low mileage
32,813
typical
44,981
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo vehicles fall between 22,973 and 44,981 miles.

2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 3,513 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

3,744 3,513 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

10
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.64
Avg failures per vehicle
7.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.1%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 33.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 28%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 26.2%
    Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 25.8%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 24.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 17.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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