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SMART (MCC) FORTWO (2020)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 65 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests (2024)

65

Avg Mileage

15,027 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£945

Is the 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SMART (MCC) brand average of 78%.

At 4 years old, 94% of SMART (MCC) FORTWOs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 65 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 15,027 miles.

How does the 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO compare?

Rank among all 2020 cars892th out of 2,596(top 34%)
Rank among all SMART (MCC) models2nd out of 83(top 2%)
vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average+2% (92% avg)
vs SMART (MCC) average+16% (78% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO has 15,027 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO cost to run?

Fuel (Electric, 0cc)
£500
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£945
Per month£79/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) FORTWO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202094%6515,027 mi
201993%3,45823,552 mi
201890%6,37529,328 mi
201788%8,80333,839 mi
201686%10,43339,754 mi
201585%3,86645,023 mi
201487%6,72347,060 mi
201381%1,52850,058 mi
201286%5151,938 mi
201183%3652,657 mi
201069%3567,523 mi
200967%5457,372 mi
200888%3379,172 mi

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About the 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO

The 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 65 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 15,027 miles at 4 years old, SMART (MCC) FORTWO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

What does it cost to own a 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £945 79/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

SMART (MCC) FORTWO Reliability Trend

Newer SMART (MCC) FORTWOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 SMART (MCC) FORTWO

At 4 years old, the SMART (MCC) FORTWO offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 65 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

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