Smart (mcc) Cabriolet
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 1,619 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
1,619
Best Year
2001 (95%)
Years Covered
12
About the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet
The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet has been tested 1,619 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2001 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2001 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART (MCC) CABRIOLETs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Smart (mcc) Cabriolet by Year
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