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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart 452. Check any 452 by registration number below.

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95.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.1%

vs Smart Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart 452 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart 452 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, which is 14.1 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 452 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Smart 452, 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 Smart 452 performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 88 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2003

Based on 92 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

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86.0% pass rate

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92.0% pass rate

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73.6% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart 452

Smart 452 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart 452 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart 452?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart 452 is 95.0% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. 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 Smart 452?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart 452 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, the Smart 452 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 Smart 452?
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 Smart 452?
Typical mileage for the Smart 452: 95,539 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 452 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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