Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto?

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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?

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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?

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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 299 vehicles, the 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.9%, 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto?

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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto (2013)

299 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.9% first-time pass rate

2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto

CarHunch analysed 299 real MOT records for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto. 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 is marginally less reliable than the UK average, with a 77.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly three in ten have been flagged for dangerous defects—a notably high concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. The 1.7 average failures per vehicle suggest recurring issues beyond minor wear, though the relatively low mileage (median 35,890 miles for an 11-year-old car) indicates many have been lightly used.

With 8.1 advisories per car on file, expect to budget for modest upkeep across multiple systems. Before buying, insist on a full MOT history check and a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with Smart models, paying particular attention to any previous dangerous defect flags.

We have limited data for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto — 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

84.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.7

Over 9.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

36k

Middle half: 25k–48k

For context

These stats describe 299 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 299 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.4% 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 (99%)	296	84.8%	1.71

Colour Breakdown

Based on 343 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 65.3%

224

White 34.7%

119

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto 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.

35,890

typical

25,465

low mileage

48,240

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Auto vehicles fall between 25,465 and 48,240 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,465 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.

✓ 25,465–48,240 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Autos sit.

⚠ Over 65,124 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 Edition 21 Mhd Auto — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 Mhd Autos are still being driven.

Strong survival — 225 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 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

9.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.7

Avg failures per vehicle

8.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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