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

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53.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-27.1%

vs Smart Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Smart Passion — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Passion has an average MOT pass rate of 53.8%, which is 27.1 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This suggests the Passion can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

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

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Based on 13 vehicles

53.8%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

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Smart Passion — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Passion MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Passion?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Passion is 53.8% 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 Passion?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart Passion reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 53.8%, the Smart Passion is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Passion?
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 Passion?
Typical mileage for the Smart Passion: 89,624 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Passion to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Smart Passion's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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