RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,058 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,058 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility and emissions & leaks.
60%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,058 tests · fleet 61%
60%
Where the City Cabriolet fails
Suspension92
Brakes94
Body & structure97
Steering98
Tyres96
Lights & electrics86
Fails more often on visibility, emissions & leaks. Holds up better on road wheels, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Smart (MCC) City 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) City Cabriolet tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Smart (MCC) City 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 ~14% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~9% of MOTs
- Visibility · flagged on ~7% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet is about average for its age: 60% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give visibility and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet in 2024: 13 years and older, 60%. 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) City Cabriolet MOT?
For Smart (MCC) City Cabriolet cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (6.9% of tests vs 4.3% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.8% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).
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