Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 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 Passion 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 Passion 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 Passion Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 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 Passion Auto (2013)

122 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability In line with UK average

80.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

31,741

typical mileage

21,928–44,137 middle half

32.8%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.76

avg MOT failures per car

over 10.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto

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.
⚠️ 32.8% 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 (98%)	120	80%	1.78
Other (2%)	2	88.9%	1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto 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.

21,928

low mileage

31,741

typical

44,137

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto vehicles fall between 21,928 and 44,137 miles.

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion Auto — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% 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.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.76

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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