Smart Mc01 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Mc01. Check any Mc01 by registration number below.

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91.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.9%

vs Smart Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Mc01 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Mc01 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mc01 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Smart Mc01, 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 Mc01 performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 56 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2006

Based on 150 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2005

Based on 212 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2004

Based on 432 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2003

Based on 876 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2002

Based on 661 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2001

Based on 873 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2000

Based on 1,236 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

1999

Based on 1,001 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

1998

Based on 254 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Smart average: 80.9%

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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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94.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Mc01

Smart Mc01 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Mc01 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Mc01?

The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Mc01 is 91.8% 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 Mc01?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Smart Mc01 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, the Smart Mc01 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 Mc01?

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 Mc01?

Typical mileage for the Smart Mc01: 90,476 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mc01 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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