RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Smart (MCC) Cabriolet reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,227 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.
64%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age · beats 51% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,227 tests · fleet 61%
64%
Where the Cabriolet fails
Suspension94
Brakes95
Body & structure97
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics88
Holds up better on steering, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Smart (MCC) Cabriolet MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Smart (MCC) Cabriolet tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Smart (MCC) Cabriolet models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~12% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
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).
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