Smart
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 61 models from 22,471 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
22,471
Models
61
Years Covered
2003-2021
All Smart Models
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How reliable is Smart?
About Smart Cars
Smart ranks 103th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%, placing Smart in the middle of the pack for reliability.
With 61 models across 19 years of data (2003 to 2021), there's a wide spread of 39 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Smart.
Most and Least Reliable Smart Models
The Eq Fortwo Exclusive leads the range with a 98% average pass rate from 336 tests. At the other end, the Fortwo Pulse 61 S-a has the lowest at 59%.
Smart Fuel Types
Smart models in our data come in 44 petrol, 3 diesel, 14 electric variants. Smart is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Click any model above to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running cost breakdowns, and comparisons with similar cars. You can also enter a specific registration plate to get a full vehicle report with MOT history, mileage verification, and health score.