Smart (MCC) reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 40 of 52 makes
72,385 Smart (MCC) cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 28.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Smart (MCC) is 11% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Smart (MCC) models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart (MCC) Fortwo | 96 | 27.9% | – | 44,766 |
| Smart (MCC) City | 92 | 41.1% | – | 3,412 |
| Smart (MCC) Forfour | 75 | 26.7% | – | 22,700 |
Smart (MCC) MOT failure rate by age
What Smart (MCC) cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.9% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 7.4% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 6.1% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.9% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.5% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 55% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 44% less often |
Most common Smart (MCC) MOT faults
- Stop lamp: not working3.0% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Smart (MCC) cars reliable?
By MOT results, Smart (MCC) ranks 40 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 90 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 28.2% of Smart (MCC) cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Smart (MCC)?
The Smart (MCC) Fortwo, with a score of 96. The lowest-scoring is the Forfour (75).
›What do Smart (MCC) cars fail their MOT on?
Exhaust and emissions: 4.9% of Smart (MCC) MOTs failed on it, 1.9 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Stop lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.