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SMART (MCC) FORFOUR (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 6,590 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests (2024)

6,590

Avg Mileage

32,534 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SMART (MCC) brand average of 78%.

At 6 years old, 88% of SMART (MCC) FORFOURs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 6,590 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,534 miles.

How does the 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars441th out of 649(top 68%)
Rank among all SMART (MCC) models7th out of 83(top 8%)
vs national average+6% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average-1% (89% avg)
vs SMART (MCC) average+10% (78% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR has 32,534 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

SMART (MCC) FORFOUR by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201988%3,22426,615 mi
201888%6,59032,534 mi
201785%8,28439,590 mi
201682%9,22145,513 mi
201579%9,84852,006 mi
200770%11491,965 mi
200672%83199,878 mi
200574%1,09399,187 mi
200467%401106,805 mi

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About the 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR

The 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 6,590 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 32,534 miles at 6 years old, SMART (MCC) FORFOUR owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

SMART (MCC) FORFOUR Reliability Trend

Newer SMART (MCC) FORFOURs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR

At 6 years old, the SMART (MCC) FORFOUR offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 6,590 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR

The SMART (MCC) FORFOUR is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: