Smart (MCC) Fortwo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 41,460 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

41,460

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Smart (MCC) Fortwo

The Smart (MCC) Fortwo was MOT tested 41,460 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (2008 to 2020), 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 and electric and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 3,458 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 81%. The 12 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) Fortwos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 79,172 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 15,027 miles.

Compared to the Smart (MCC) brand average of 78%, the Fortwo performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart (MCC) range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/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 2020 details

How reliable is the Smart (MCC) Fortwo?

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

vs Smart (MCC) brand average+6% (78% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Smart (MCC) Fortwo by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	94%	65	15,027 mi
2019	93%	3,458	23,552 mi
2018	90%	6,375	29,328 mi
2017	88%	8,803	33,839 mi
2016	86%	10,433	39,754 mi
2015	85%	3,866	45,023 mi
2014	87%	6,723	47,060 mi
2013	81%	1,528	50,058 mi
2012	86%	51	51,938 mi
2011	83%	36	52,657 mi
2010	69%	35	67,523 mi
2009	67%	54	57,372 mi
2008	88%	33	79,172 mi

Questions about the Smart (MCC) Fortwo

Is the Smart (MCC) Fortwo reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (2008 to 2020), the Smart (MCC) Fortwo averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 41,460 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. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

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

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Smart (MCC) Fortwo has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 81%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.