MOT Facts

Smart MOT data

533,902 MOT tests across 36 Smart models are covered here, with 81.7% passing overall. The range is wide: the Fortwo passes 86.4% of the time while the City Coupe manages 73.6%. Select a model for a full breakdown by year, mileage and failure area.

36
Models with data
533,902
MOT tests analysed
81.7%
Pass rate
18.3%
Fail rate

Smart models

Smart Fortwo
1999–2021 · 151,289 tests · Lighting & signalling
86.4%
Pass
13.6%
Fail
Smart Forfour
2001–2025 · 132,497 tests · Tyres
83.9%
Pass
16.1%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Coupe
1999–2021 · 119,480 tests · Lighting & signalling
77.4%
Pass
22.6%
Fail
Smart City Coupe
1998–2018 · 31,648 tests · Lighting & signalling
73.6%
Pass
26.4%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd
2008–2014 · 16,952 tests · Lighting & signalling
81.3%
Pass
18.6%
Fail
Smart Roadster 80 (Rhd)
2003–2008 · 6,147 tests · Lighting & signalling
78.1%
Pass
21.9%
Fail
Smart Cabriolet
1998–2014 · 5,364 tests · Lighting & signalling
76.4%
Pass
23.5%
Fail
Smart Roadster
1999–2020 · 5,244 tests · Lighting & signalling
80.0%
Pass
20.0%
Fail
Smart City
1999–2012 · 4,972 tests · Lighting & signalling
73.3%
Pass
26.7%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion
2002–2014 · 4,397 tests · Lighting & signalling
80.1%
Pass
19.9%
Fail
Smart City Passion 61
2002–2007 · 4,245 tests · Lighting & signalling
74.0%
Pass
26.1%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd
2008–2014 · 4,166 tests · Lighting & signalling
81.4%
Pass
18.6%
Fail
Smart Forfour Passion
2004–2010 · 3,856 tests · Lighting & signalling
73.9%
Pass
26.1%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion 71
2007–2011 · 3,050 tests · Lighting & signalling
77.8%
Pass
22.2%
Fail
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 (Rhd)
2003–2005 · 2,235 tests · Lighting & signalling
79.3%
Pass
20.7%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion 84
2007–2011 · 2,126 tests · Lighting & signalling
76.9%
Pass
23.1%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pulse
2009–2013 · 1,832 tests · Lighting & signalling
80.2%
Pass
19.8%
Fail
Smart Fortwo 21 Mhd
2013–2014 · 1,758 tests · Lighting & signalling
84.6%
Pass
15.4%
Fail
Smart Forfour Pulse
2004–2007 · 1,427 tests · Lighting & signalling
72.2%
Pass
27.8%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd
2008–2013 · 1,424 tests · Lighting & signalling
82.7%
Pass
17.3%
Fail
Smart Smart Roadster
2003–2007 · 1,406 tests · Lighting & signalling
78.6%
Pass
21.4%
Fail
Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive
2020–2023 · 1,214 tests · Visibility
95.0%
Pass
5.0%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour
2020–2022 · 1,100 tests · Visibility
91.2%
Pass
8.8%
Fail
Smart Smart Passion Softouch
2001–2004 · 1,076 tests · Lighting & signalling
72.6%
Pass
27.4%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour Pulse
2020–2022 · 1,068 tests · Tyres
88.6%
Pass
11.4%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion 54 A
2009–2011 · 1,058 tests · Suspension
76.8%
Pass
23.3%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive
2020–2021 · 1,032 tests · Visibility
91.2%
Pass
8.8%
Fail
Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse
2020–2023 · 1,026 tests · Visibility
94.0%
Pass
5.9%
Fail
Smart Smart Passion Softouch(Rhd)A
2001–2004 · 891 tests · Lighting & signalling
71.2%
Pass
28.8%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A
2010–2014 · 774 tests · Lighting & signalling
84.8%
Pass
15.3%
Fail
Smart City Pulse 61
2003–2006 · 617 tests · Lighting & signalling
75.0%
Pass
25.0%
Fail
Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus A
2004–2006 · 528 tests · Lighting & signalling
81.4%
Pass
18.6%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pure 71
2007–2008 · 427 tests · Lighting & signalling
69.8%
Pass
30.2%
Fail
Smart Smart Pulse Softip(Rhd)
2001–2003 · 397 tests · Lighting & signalling
70.5%
Pass
29.5%
Fail
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90
2006–2007 · 371 tests · Lighting & signalling
76.8%
Pass
23.2%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pulse 71
2007–2009 · 366 tests · Lighting & signalling
77.6%
Pass
22.4%
Fail

Methodology & source. Based on 533,902 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.