Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A (2013)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88% first-time pass rate

2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Smart ForTwo Cityflame Edition slightly outperforms the UK average with an 84% first-time pass rate, but the 23.1% of vehicles that have suffered dangerous defects is a material concern—well above the typical threshold—suggesting some structural or safety issues affect a meaningful proportion of the fleet. The petrol engine variant passes at 83.9%, which is reassuringly consistent.

At just over 31,000 miles median, these cars are lightly driven for their age, which helps explain the reasonable pass rate, but the 1.39 average failures per vehicle and 7.0 advisories suggest maintenance costs creep in steadily once problems start. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check whether dangerous defects cluster around specific systems (suspension, steering, brakes), as that will tell you whether the problem is avoidable with careful inspection or endemic to the model.

We have limited data for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

23.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.39

Over 10.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 21k–44k

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These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	131	87.9%	1.4

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,461

typical

20,794

low mileage

44,426

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A vehicles fall between 20,794 and 44,426 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,794 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,794–44,426 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd As sit.

⚠ Over 59,975 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Mhd As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.39

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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