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SMC CG

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 141 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

141

Model Years

2014 to 2016

Years Covered

3

About the SMC CG

The SMC CG was MOT tested 141 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2014 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 9,066 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 4,454 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 499cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,450
Per month£121/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 2016 details

How reliable is the SMC CG?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)
vs SMC brand average+1% (94% avg)

SMC CG by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201695%404,454 mi
201598%469,135 mi
201491%559,066 mi

Questions about the SMC CG

Is the SMC CG reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2014 to 2016), the SMC CG averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 141 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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