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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Micro Smart. Check any Smart by registration number below.

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90.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.1%

vs Micro Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Micro Smart — MOT Reliability Overview

The Micro Smart has an average MOT pass rate of 90.8%, which is 1.1 percentage points below the Micro brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Smart is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Micro Smart, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Micro Smart performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 104 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

75k mi

2002

Based on 369 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2001

Based on 365 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2000

Based on 444 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

1999

Based on 358 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

1998

Based on 84 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Micro average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

100k mi

Other Micro Models

Compare MOT reliability across Micro models.

Micro Smart 40

96.1% pass rate

Micro Compact Car Smart

94.6% pass rate

Micro Smart 30

95.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Micro Smart

Micro Smart — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Micro Smart MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Micro Smart?
The average MOT pass rate for the Micro Smart is 90.8% compared to the Micro average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Micro Smart?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Micro Smart reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.8%, the Micro Smart is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Micro Smart?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Micro Smart?
Typical mileage for the Micro Smart: 75,425 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Smart to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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