Smart (MCC) City Coupe reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,296 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,296 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 59% of Smart (MCC) City Coupe 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 lights & electrics and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the City Coupe tends to fail
Share of Smart (MCC) City Coupe 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.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, visibility, emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Smart (MCC) City Coupe reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Smart (MCC) City Coupe is about average for its age: 59% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, visibility and emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Smart (MCC) City Coupe?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Smart (MCC) City Coupe in 2024: 13 years and older, 59%. 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 Coupe MOT?
For Smart (MCC) City Coupe cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (16.6% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), visibility (7.1% of tests vs 4.3% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.7% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).