Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet reliable? We analysed 41,914 real MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart (mcc) City 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 windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 61 | 73.8% | 23,311 | 31,617 | 47,911 |
| 2011 | 145 | 79.3% | 34,315 | 47,848 | 62,369 |
| 2010 | 129 | 76.0% | 28,598 | 41,446 | 63,397 |
| 2009 | 158 | 74.1% | 30,878 | 48,420 | 65,499 |
| 2008 | 256 | 78.1% | 25,486 | 41,458 | 62,314 |
| 2007 | 751 | 71.4% | 28,145 | 44,101 | 58,288 |
| 2006 | 3,478 | 73.1% | 28,190 | 44,388 | 64,866 |
| 2005 | 5,460 | 72.9% | 29,386 | 44,912 | 64,060 |
| 2004 | 8,595 | 72.2% | 30,862 | 48,548 | 67,605 |
| 2003 | 9,833 | 71.7% | 30,942 | 47,258 | 66,309 |
| 2002 | 9,016 | 71.8% | 31,117 | 47,923 | 67,510 |
| 2001 | 2,539 | 69.2% | 35,986 | 53,077 | 74,924 |
| 2000 | 1,284 | 69.8% | 49,104 | 69,534 | 100,507 |
| 1999 | 123 | 70.7% | 54,869 | 78,224 | 99,501 |
How Long Does a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Last?
Based on 2,495 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet vehicles on UK roads.
Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart (mcc) City 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) City Cabriolet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.3% MOT pass rate from 145 tests
69.2% MOT pass rate from 2,539 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.3% across 145 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.2% — 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) City 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) City Cabriolet THIS CAR | 72.0% | 41,914 | 48,062 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 |
| Piaggio Porter | 68.2% | 18,238 | 34,633 mi | 25 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) City Cabriolet sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% across 41,914 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet are stop lamp not working (1,262 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,250), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (770). 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) City Cabriolet owner drives around 3,241 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) City 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.