Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliable? We analysed 440,585 real MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, coil spring broken and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 166 | 88.6% | 17,659 | 29,455 | 45,731 |
| 2015 | 84 | 85.7% | 22,152 | 28,394 | 35,512 |
| 2014 | 82 | 82.9% | 25,341 | 33,683 | 54,430 |
| 2013 | 301 | 80.4% | 26,988 | 42,295 | 55,300 |
| 2012 | 21,760 | 81.5% | 23,923 | 38,121 | 56,409 |
| 2011 | 41,071 | 79.5% | 27,426 | 42,993 | 62,792 |
| 2010 | 74,588 | 75.9% | 28,593 | 44,528 | 63,767 |
| 2009 | 84,650 | 75.8% | 28,284 | 45,011 | 65,039 |
| 2008 | 74,208 | 74.9% | 28,699 | 45,543 | 65,940 |
| 2007 | 45,121 | 74.1% | 28,716 | 45,397 | 65,500 |
| 2006 | 24,264 | 72.3% | 27,822 | 44,422 | 64,448 |
| 2005 | 23,170 | 71.7% | 30,380 | 48,237 | 68,873 |
| 2004 | 28,066 | 71.9% | 29,956 | 47,226 | 67,266 |
| 2003 | 10,461 | 72.0% | 30,542 | 49,272 | 71,231 |
| 2002 | 5,997 | 70.4% | 31,577 | 49,760 | 71,820 |
| 2001 | 2,873 | 69.8% | 38,392 | 54,734 | 80,632 |
| 2000 | 1,760 | 70.5% | 46,849 | 73,841 | 112,690 |
| 1999 | 560 | 69.6% | 58,984 | 83,704 | 114,653 |
| 1998 | 61 | 67.2% | 54,301 | 67,432 | 99,387 |
How Long Does a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Last?
Based on 27,730 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe vehicles on UK roads.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 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) Fortwo Coupe
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.6% MOT pass rate from 166 tests
67.2% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.6% across 166 tests. The 1998 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) Fortwo Coupe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe THIS CAR | 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 |
| Smart (mcc) Fortwo | 85% | 187,875 | 28,034 mi | 13 yrs |
| Vauxhall Viva | 86.5% | 305,239 | 27,314 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Smart (mcc) City Coupe (71.5% pass rate) and the Smart (mcc) Forfour (78.9% pass rate), the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.2% across 440,585 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (6,722 recorded failures), coil spring broken (5,964), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (5,749). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe owner drives around 3,350 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) Fortwo Coupe models stay on UK roads for around 24 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.