Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 65 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

Model Years

2003 to 2004

Years Covered

About the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto

The Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto was MOT tested 65 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2003 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 69,940 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 66,353 miles.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the City Pure 61 Semi-Auto performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 698cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,750

Per month£146/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2004 details

How reliable is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average+4% (80% avg)

Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2004	77%	31	66,353 mi
2003	91%	34	69,940 mi

Questions about the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto

Is the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2003 to 2004), the Smart City Pure 61 Semi-Auto averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 65 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.