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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Micro Smart 40. Check any Smart 40 by registration number below.

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92.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.8%

vs Micro Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Micro Smart 40 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Micro Smart 40 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.7%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the Micro brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Smart 40 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Micro Smart 40, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Micro Smart 40 performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 77 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2001

Based on 69 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%

2000

Based on 122 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%

1999

Based on 100 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%

Other Micro Models

Compare MOT reliability across Micro models.

Micro Smart

88.8% pass rate

Micro Compact Car Smart

94.6% pass rate

Micro Smart 30

95.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Micro Smart 40

Micro Smart 40 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Micro Smart 40 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Micro Smart 40?
The average MOT pass rate for the Micro Smart 40 is 92.7% compared to the Micro average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Micro Smart 40?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Micro Smart 40 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.7%, the Micro Smart 40 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Micro Smart 40?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Micro Smart 40?
Typical mileage for the Micro Smart 40: 94,769 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Smart 40 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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