SMART CITY COUPE MOT pass rate
68.4% of 6,404 SMART CITY COUPE MOT tests pass.
The CITY COUPE passes 68.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
The SMART CITY COUPE passes 68.4% 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 eases gradually with age, from 75.9% at 10–15 years to 68.0% 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 | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 75.9% | 348 | 64,278 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.0% | 6,055 | 69,438 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART CITY COUPE
The most common reason the SMART CITY COUPE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 90.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 90.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 34.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 26.8% | Excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 24.9% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 13.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 5.8% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | 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 FORTWO CABRIOLET — 74.9% pass rate
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) — 74.4% pass rate
- SMART CABRIOLET — 71.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SMART CITY COUPE?
- 68.4% of SMART CITY COUPE MOT tests pass, based on 6,404 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART CITY COUPE?
- The most common reason the SMART CITY COUPE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 90.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART CITY COUPE'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.