SMART CITY CABRIOLET MOT pass rate
66.2% of 1,062 SMART CITY CABRIOLET MOT tests pass.
The CITY CABRIOLET passes 66.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
The SMART CITY CABRIOLET passes 66.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| 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 | too few tests (29) | 29 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 66.2% | 1,033 | 68,387 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART CITY CABRIOLET
The most common reason the SMART CITY CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 36.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 25.6% | Across an axle |
| Visibility | 22.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Tyres | 16.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 8.4% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | More than one fixing loose |
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 CITY CABRIOLET?
- 66.2% of SMART CITY CABRIOLET MOT tests pass, based on 1,062 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART CITY CABRIOLET?
- The most common reason the SMART CITY CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART CITY 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.