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

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+13.7%

vs Smart Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Coupe — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Coupe has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 13.7 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Coupe is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Smart Coupe, 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 Smart Coupe performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 56 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

1.9%

0

Based on 11 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.8%

Rear Offside

1.8%

Rear Nearside

1.8%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

Smart Forfour Brabus

73.1% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto

75.7% pass rate

Smart MC

86.0% pass rate

Smart Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Coupe

Smart Coupe — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Coupe MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Coupe?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Coupe is 94.6% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. 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 Smart Coupe?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart Coupe reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Smart Coupe 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 Smart Coupe?
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 Smart Coupe?
Typical mileage for the Smart Coupe: 68,589 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Coupe to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Smart Coupe's MOT History

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