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SMC

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 2 models from 172 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).

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Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

172

Models

2

Years Covered

2005-2016

Most Popular

CG

141 tests

About SMC Cars

SMC has an average MOT pass rate of 94% in our data. That's 9 points above the 85% average across all models in our data.

SMC has 2 models in our data, covering 12 years (2005 to 2016).

SMC Fuel Types

SMC models in our data come in 2 petrol variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). The range is predominantly petrol-powered.

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 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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How reliable is SMC?

vs average of all models+9 points (85% avg)
Models with 85%+ pass rate2 of 2

All SMC Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
CG3 yrs95%141Petrol
Quadzilla Stinger 250E1 yr90%31Petrol

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