Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliable? We analysed 38,203 real MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and headlamp not working on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart (mcc) Cabriolet.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart (mcc) Cabriolet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 624 | 80.9% | 27,666 | 44,934 | 64,864 |
| 2011 | 1,002 | 80.1% | 25,200 | 41,173 | 60,813 |
| 2010 | 941 | 77.7% | 25,961 | 40,505 | 59,133 |
| 2009 | 1,298 | 76.6% | 30,947 | 44,862 | 64,095 |
| 2008 | 1,368 | 76.5% | 26,506 | 45,026 | 64,758 |
| 2007 | 1,171 | 75.9% | 26,823 | 45,287 | 67,566 |
| 2006 | 2,245 | 72.7% | 26,963 | 42,205 | 60,363 |
| 2005 | 3,565 | 71.7% | 30,094 | 46,375 | 65,125 |
| 2004 | 5,237 | 72.8% | 31,278 | 48,984 | 67,997 |
| 2003 | 11,387 | 71.8% | 31,776 | 49,183 | 68,578 |
| 2002 | 6,537 | 71.3% | 33,369 | 50,707 | 69,282 |
| 2001 | 1,818 | 70.8% | 32,952 | 49,192 | 65,896 |
| 2000 | 818 | 68.6% | 53,355 | 73,202 | 103,256 |
| 1999 | 61 | 67.2% | 77,054 | 99,322 | 118,013 |
How Long Does a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Last?
Based on 2,410 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet vehicles on UK roads.
Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart (mcc) Cabriolet MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart (mcc) Cabriolet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.9% MOT pass rate from 624 tests
67.2% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.9% across 624 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart (mcc) Cabriolet THIS CAR | 72.7% | 38,203 | 48,412 mi | 26 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe | 75.2% | 440,585 | 45,098 mi | 24 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) City Coupe | 71.5% | 282,294 | 49,203 mi | 27 yrs |
| Smart (mcc) Forfour | 78.9% | 256,394 | 38,541 mi | 22 yrs |
| Ford Transit Custom 320LIMITD Eblue | 83.3% | 22,732 | 51,919 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe (75.2% pass rate) and the Smart (mcc) City Coupe (71.5% pass rate), the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.7% across 38,203 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet are stop lamp not working (1,073 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,072), and headlamp not working on dipped beam (667). 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 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet owner drives around 3,323 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 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.