Smart (MCC)
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 8 models from 136,234 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
136,234
Models
8
Years Covered
1999-2020
About Smart (MCC) Cars
Smart (MCC) ranks joint 54th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 78%. That's 7 points below the 85% average across all models in our data, so Smart (MCC) owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 8 models across 22 years of data (1999 to 2020), there's a narrow spread of just 9 percentage points between models, meaning Smart (MCC) reliability is fairly consistent across the range.
Most and Least Reliable Smart (MCC) Models
The Fortwo leads the range with a 84% average pass rate from 41,460 tests. At the other end, the City Cabriolet has the lowest at 75%.
Smart (MCC) Fuel Types
Smart (MCC) models in our data come in 7 petrol, 1 diesel variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All Smart (MCC) Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortwo | 13 yrs | 84% | 41,460 | Petrol, Electric, Diesel | |
| Forfour | 9 yrs | 78% | 39,606 | Petrol | |
| Fortwo Coupe | 14 yrs | 76% | 34,876 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| City Coupe | 14 yrs | 76% | 8,183 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| Fortwo Cabriolet | 10 yrs | 77% | 7,782 | Diesel, Petrol | |
| Cabriolet | 12 yrs | 78% | 1,619 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| Roadster | 4 yrs | 82% | 1,400 | Petrol | |
| City Cabriolet | 7 yrs | 75% | 1,308 | Petrol |
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