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

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89.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.6%

vs Smart Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart MC — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart MC has an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, which is 8.6 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the MC is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2003

Based on 56 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%

2002

Based on 64 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%

2001

Based on 71 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2000

Based on 168 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

1999

Based on 136 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

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 Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

Smart Roadster

97.2% 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 MC

Smart MC — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart MC MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart MC?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart MC is 89.5% 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 MC?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart MC reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, the Smart MC 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 MC?
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 MC?
Typical mileage for the Smart MC: 115,186 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used MC to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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