CarCostCheck

Smart (mcc) Common MOT Problems (2026)

Every Smart (mcc) model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 136,001 real MOT tests.

Average Smart (mcc) MOT pass rate: 78%

Check Your Smart (mcc)'s MOT History

See the specific issues found on your car, plus health score and running cost estimates.

GB

Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data

78%

Avg pass rate

22%

Avg fail rate

8

Models tested

Smart (mcc) Models with the Most MOT Problems

Highest average fail rates across all tested years

#ModelFail RateCommon Issues
1Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet27%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
2Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe23%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
3Smart (mcc) City Coupe23%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
4Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet22%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
5Smart (mcc) Cabriolet22%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration

Most Reliable Smart (mcc) Models

Lowest average fail rates; the Smart (mcc) models least likely to have MOT problems

#ModelPass Rate
1Smart (mcc) Fortwo86%
2Smart (mcc) Roadster82%
3Smart (mcc) Forfour78%
4Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet77%
5Smart (mcc) Cabriolet77%

All Smart (mcc) Models by Fail Rate

Every Smart (mcc) model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Fortwo200967%33%
Forfour200467%32%
Fortwo Coupe200569%30%
City Cabriolet200270%30%
Cabriolet200371%29%
City Cabriolet200369%29%
City Coupe199967%29%
Fortwo Cabriolet200371%29%
City Coupe200171%28%
Fortwo Coupe200271%28%
City Coupe200672%27%
Forfour200672%27%
Fortwo Cabriolet200672%27%
Forfour200770%27%
Fortwo Coupe200170%27%
City Coupe200372%26%
Fortwo Coupe200673%26%
City Coupe200273%26%
City Cabriolet200571%26%
Cabriolet200473%26%
Cabriolet200574%26%
City Coupe200074%26%
Cabriolet200774%26%
Fortwo Coupe200775%25%
Forfour200574%25%
Fortwo Coupe200473%25%
Fortwo Cabriolet200574%25%
City Cabriolet200474%25%
City Cabriolet200675%25%
City Cabriolet200774%25%
City Coupe200775%24%
City Coupe200574%24%
Fortwo Cabriolet200475%24%
Cabriolet200876%24%
Cabriolet200274%24%
City Coupe200476%23%
Fortwo Coupe200877%22%
Fortwo Cabriolet200877%22%
City Coupe201078%22%
Cabriolet200978%22%
Fortwo Coupe201375%22%
Fortwo Coupe200978%21%
Fortwo Coupe201078%21%
Roadster200476%21%
Cabriolet200679%21%
Forfour201579%20%
Fortwo Cabriolet200979%20%
Fortwo Coupe200380%20%
Fortwo Cabriolet201080%19%
Fortwo Cabriolet200780%19%

Showing top 50 of 77 model/year combinations. View all Smart (mcc) models

Smart (mcc) MOT FAQ

What are the most common MOT problems on Smart (mcc) cars?

The most common MOT problems on Smart (mcc) cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Smart (mcc) diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The City Cabriolet has the highest average fail rate at 27%.

Which Smart (mcc) model is the most reliable?

The most reliable Smart (mcc) model in our data is the Fortwo with an average MOT pass rate of 86%. View all Smart (mcc) models for full reliability data.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Smart (mcc)?

The average MOT pass rate for Smart (mcc) is 78%, based on 136,001 MOT tests across 8 models. This means about 22% of Smart (mcc) cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.

Check a Specific Smart (mcc)

Enter any reg plate to see the individual MOT history, defects found, health score, and running cost estimate for that specific car.

GB

Free instant check using official DVSA and DVLA data