Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 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 CDI 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 CDI 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 CDI 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.

Is the 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.7%, 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 Passion CDI 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 CDI Auto (2013)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 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 Passion CDI sits bang on the UK average pass rate at 79.3%, which is reassuring—but the real concern is that a third of these cars (33.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold. That's a significant red flag for prospective buyers, suggesting structural, brake, or steering issues crop up regularly enough to warrant serious scrutiny before purchase.

The median mileage of 42,755 miles is low for an 11-year-old car, which initially looks positive, but the average of 2.03 failures and 9.4 advisories per vehicle tells a different story—these cars are racking up niggling faults even at modest mileage. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, brakes, and steering components, since those are where the dangerous defects are hiding.

We have limited data for the 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 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

81.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.03

Over 10.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 30k–56k

For context

These stats describe 207 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 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.3% 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
Diesel (100%)	206	81.8%	2.02

Colour Breakdown

Based on 784 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 31.2%

245

Black 29.5%

231

White 25.4%

199

Grey 6.2%

Red 5.9%

Blue 1.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 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.

42,755

typical

30,033

low mileage

56,368

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto vehicles fall between 30,033 and 56,368 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,033 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.

✓ 30,033–56,368 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Autos sit.

⚠ Over 76,096 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 Passion CDI Auto — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Autos are still being driven.

143 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

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

10.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.03

Avg failures per vehicle

9.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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