Smart (MCC) Cabriolet

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 1,619 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

1,619

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet

The Smart (MCC) Cabriolet was MOT tested 1,619 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2001 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 137 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 71%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Smart (MCC) Cabriolets pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 63,464 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 68,707 miles.

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 2012 details

How reliable is the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet?

vs average of all models-4% (82% avg)

vs Smart (MCC) brand average+0% (78% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Smart (MCC) Cabriolet by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	76%	75	68,707 mi
2011	85%	137	57,867 mi
2010	86%	99	56,300 mi
2009	78%	130	69,224 mi
2008	76%	139	72,791 mi
2007	74%	95	69,643 mi
2006	79%	112	63,346 mi
2005	74%	152	70,089 mi
2004	73%	202	82,853 mi
2003	71%	316	70,829 mi
2002	74%	122	75,752 mi
2001	95%	40	63,464 mi

Questions about the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet

Is the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2001 to 2012), the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 1,619 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Smart (MCC) Cabriolet has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Smart (MCC) Cabriolet has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 71%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.