Smart (mcc) Fortwo coupe
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 34,876 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
34,876
Best Year
2016 (87%)
Years Covered
14
About the Smart (mcc) Fortwo coupe
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo coupe has been tested 34,876 times in 2026 MOT data across 14 model years (2001 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 45 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART (MCC) FORTWO COUPEs 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 64,807 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 49,175 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) Fortwo coupe by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 87% | 45 | 49,175 mi | |
| 2013 | 75% | 68 | 51,042 mi | |
| 2012 | 82% | 2,672 | 56,674 mi | |
| 2011 | 81% | 4,435 | 64,666 mi | |
| 2010 | 78% | 6,941 | 67,253 mi | |
| 2009 | 78% | 7,583 | 67,856 mi | |
| 2008 | 77% | 6,112 | 70,281 mi | |
| 2007 | 75% | 3,224 | 70,264 mi | |
| 2006 | 73% | 1,364 | 67,776 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 1,087 | 70,726 mi | |
| 2004 | 73% | 891 | 71,878 mi | |
| 2003 | 80% | 261 | 78,856 mi | |
| 2002 | 71% | 130 | 65,018 mi | |
| 2001 | 70% | 63 | 64,807 mi |
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