SMART CABRIOLET MOT pass rate
71.2% of 1,293 SMART CABRIOLET MOT tests pass.
The CABRIOLET passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
The SMART CABRIOLET passes 71.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 80.0% at 10–15 years to 68.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 80.0% | 320 | 60,721 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.3% | 973 | 70,416 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART CABRIOLET
The most common reason the SMART CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 68.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 68.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 27.3% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 26.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 16.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.6% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.8% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 72.9% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 68.4% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 74.9% pass rate
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SMART CABRIOLET?
- 71.2% of SMART CABRIOLET MOT tests pass, based on 1,293 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART CABRIOLET?
- The most common reason the SMART CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 68.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART CABRIOLET's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SMART service history guide for how to check and keep one.