Smart (MCC) Cabriolet reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,227 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,227 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Smart (MCC) Cabriolet cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cabriolet tends to fail
Share of Smart (MCC) Cabriolet cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet is about average for its age: 64% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 51% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart (MCC) Cabriolet?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet in 2024: 13 years and older, 64%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Smart (MCC) Cabriolet MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).