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Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliable? We analysed 3,078 real MOT tests across 199 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,078 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.7%
Typical Mileage
49,806mi
Annual Mileage
3,537mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A.

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

74.5%
2003

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Headlamp aim too high 39
Headlamp aim too low 34
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 33
position lamp(s) not working 32

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,812 mi/yr
Typical
3,537 mi/yr
Average
4,450 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,076 mi/yr

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2003 3,031 74.5% 30,946 49,907 70,560

How Long Does a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Last?

Based on 199 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.3 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,806 mi
75th Percentile
70,456 mi
95th Percentile
102,796 mi
Max Recorded
304,417 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2003

74.5% MOT pass rate from 3,031 tests

The best year to buy a used Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.5% across 3,031 tests.

How Does the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A THIS CAR 74.7% 3,078 49,806 mi 23 yrs
Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a 70.3% 12,281 50,105 mi 25 yrs
Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto 71.6% 11,918 50,212 mi 24 yrs
Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) 70.7% 10,351 52,471 mi 26 yrs
Volvo XC60 R-design B4 MHEV AWD Auto 91.6% 4,258 37,794 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a (70.3% pass rate) and the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto (71.6% pass rate), the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.7% across 3,078 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (110 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (64), and stop lamp not working (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A owner drives around 3,537 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliable?
Based on 3,078 MOT tests, the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A has a 74.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and stop lamp not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A do per year?
The typical Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A does around 3,537 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A last?
Most Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 199 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is 2003 with a 74.5% pass rate across 3,031 tests.