69.5% of MCC Smarts passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 855 first tests): 62.1% at the first attempt and 7.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 9% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 91.4 (95% CI 83.7–99.4; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69.5 | % | incl. 7.4% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 855 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 62.1 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 855 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 83.7–99.4) | 91.4 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 361 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 855 |
| Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.5 | per 100 | 40.4 same-age | 2019–2024 | 7894 |
| Dangerous defects | 10.9 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 7894 |
| Advisory items | 166.4 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 7894 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 361 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 855 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 297 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 855 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 453 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 855 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 96.4 to 91.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
MCC Smart MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 49.5 per 100 tests, against 40.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 7,894).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.5 | per 100 | 40.4 | 2019–2024 | 3905 |
| Suspension | 19.5 | per 100 | 32.5 | 2019–2024 | 1539 |
| Brakes | 16 | per 100 | 25.2 | 2019–2024 | 1266 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.1 | per 100 | 9.7 | 2019–2024 | 1193 |
| Visibility | 14.8 | per 100 | 13.3 | 2019–2024 | 1168 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.4 | per 100 | 15.9 | 2019–2024 | 667 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,894 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smart advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 16.1% of the time.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16.1 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1154 |
| Brakes | 12.4 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1652 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 658 |
| Tyres | 11.2 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1092 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smart MOTs flag brakes most: 51.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 7,894).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 51.2 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 4038 |
| Suspension | 36.5 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 2885 |
| Tyres | 32.3 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 2547 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8 | per 100 | 5.2 | 2019–2024 | 1012 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.5 | per 100 | 2.8 | 2019–2024 | 989 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5 | per 100 | 4.6 | 2019–2024 | 431 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,894 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For MCC Smarts aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 29.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,891).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 105 cars) | 17.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 105 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 105 cars) | 10.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 105 | |
| Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 105 cars) | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 105 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 19.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 | |
| Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 8.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 7.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 6.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 | |
| Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 4.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 123 cars) | 4.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 123 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 120 cars) | 25.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 120 | |
| Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 120 cars) | 10.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 120 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 120 cars) | 8.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 120 | |
| Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 120 cars) | 6.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 120 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 120 cars) | 5.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 120 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 18.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 11.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 9.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 7.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 6.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 3.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 3.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass | 1.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1449 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 26.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 15.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 12.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 10.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 9.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 7.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 6.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 4.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 1.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory | 0.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1230 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 29.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 14.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 13.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 11.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 10.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 9.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 6.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 2.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 1.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail | 0.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 1891 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 15.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 8.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 7.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 6.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 5.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 4.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 311 cars) | 1.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 311 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 27.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 13.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 12.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 11.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 10.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 220 cars) | 7.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 220 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 28.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 14.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 13.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 11.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 9.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 9.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 7.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 3.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 370 cars) | 3.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 370 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The MCC Smart gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 10.9 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 109.3 major and 20.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 10.9 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 7894 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,894 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
First-time MOT failures for the MCC Smart go from 33.3% at age 18 (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 22.2–46.6%) to 32.5% at age 19 (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 23.4–43.2%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 23.4–43.2%) (2024, n = 855).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 18 (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 22.2–46.6%) | 33.3 | % failed first time | 43.9 | 2024 | 54 |
| Age 19 (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 23.4–43.2%) | 32.5 | % failed first time | 43.5 | 2024 | 83 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At every age shown, MCC Smarts fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 31.4% against 47.9% (2024, n = 261).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 14 | 36.1 | % fail | 45.9 | 2024 | 180 |
| Age 15 | 31.4 | % fail | 47.9 | 2024 | 261 |
| Age 16 | 39.3 | % fail | 50.0 | 2024 | 732 |
| Age 17 | 41.8 | % fail | 50.5 | 2024 | 1535 |
| Age 18 | 42.2 | % fail | 50.9 | 2024 | 1492 |
| Age 19 | 45.0 | % fail | 50.4 | 2024 | 1261 |
| Age 20 | 39.2 | % fail | 49.6 | 2024 | 1020 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smart build years range from index 60.9 to 98.4 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 855).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 663 tests, 95% interval 87.1–109.6) | 98.3 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 663 |
| Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 3,085 tests, 95% interval 93.2–103.7) | 98.4 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 3085 |
| Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,014 tests, 95% interval 91.2–104.2) | 97.7 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 2014 |
| Build year 2004 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 70.8–96.4) | 83.6 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 461 |
| Build year 2005 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 48.5–73.2) | 60.9 | index vs own age | 100 = normal | 2019–2024 | 353 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per MCC Smart MOT: about £159 (up to about £301 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 855).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 158.6 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 855 |
| Estimated range lower | 158.6 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 855 |
| Estimated range upper | 301.3 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 855 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 69.3 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 855 |
| Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner) | 35.1 | GBP expected contribution | 180 | price catalogue | 855 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer | 30.2 | GBP expected contribution | 200 | price catalogue | 855 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 24 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 855 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the MCC Smart and 6 as often or more. The MCC Smart has an MOT Risk Index of 91.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 855).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCC Smart (this model) | 91.4 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 855 |
| Daihatsu Charade | 98.1 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 1241 |
| Nissan Figaro | 92.7 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 2413 |
| Renault Wind | 102.4 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 2065 |
| SEAT Arosa | 103 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Skoda Scala | 90.9 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 7954 |
| Smart City-Coupe | 98.6 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 4878 |
| Fiat Seicento | 112.3 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 1322 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster | 72.3 | index | 91.4 | 2024 | 1584 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smart: Age 18 median (rough estimate) is 73163 miles (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 18 median (rough estimate) | 73163 | miles | 2024 | 54 | |
| Age 19 median (rough estimate) | 78045 | miles | 2024 | 83 | |
| Age 19 P25 (rough estimate) | 60912 | miles | 2024 | 83 | |
| Age 19 P75 (rough estimate) | 103156 | miles | 2024 | 83 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 15+, 28.6% of MCC Smarts with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 44.6% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 212). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 20.3–38.6%) | 28.6 | % failed first time | 2024 | 91 | |
| Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 30.9–41.7%) | 36.1 | % failed first time | 2024 | 299 | |
| Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 33.9–44.7%) | 39.2 | % failed first time | 2024 | 309 | |
| Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 36.1–53.5%) | 44.6 | % failed first time | 2024 | 121 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
15.7% of MCC Smarts tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 1.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 1,228).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles | 15.7 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 1228 | |
| 150,000 miles (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.0%) | 1.7 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 133 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 18 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.4%) | 0.2 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 18 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the MCC Smart index is 100.7, against 93.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 855).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 100.7 | index | 93 | 2019–2024 | 855 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smart fails first-time MOTs most in Brighton (BN): 52.5% against 41.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 143).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 44.3–60.5%) | 52.5 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 143 |
| Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 43.6–58.8%) | 51.2 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 164 |
| Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 42.3–57.1%) | 49.7 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 173 |
| Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 22.0–38.8%) | 29.7 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 111 |
| London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 25.9–41.2%) | 33.1 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 142 |
| Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 26.0–41.1%) | 33.1 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 145 |
| Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 41.5–54.0%) | 47.7 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 239 |
| Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 41.1–53.8%) | 47.4 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 232 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 39.7–55.3%) | 47.4 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 154 |
| Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 38.2–56.5%) | 47.3 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 110 |
| Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 38.0–56.1%) | 46.9 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 113 |
| Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 37.4–55.2%) | 46.1 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 117 |
| Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 38.1–54.0%) | 46.0 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 148 |
| Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 38.0–54.0%) | 45.9 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 146 |
| Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 35.6–52.8%) | 44 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 125 |
| Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 34.8–52.3%) | 43.3 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 120 |
| Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 35.5–50.4%) | 42.8 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 166 |
| Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 33.9–50.5%) | 42.0 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 131 |
| Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 32.0–48.9%) | 40.2 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 127 |
| Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 31.6–47.6%) | 39.3 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 140 |
| London E (E) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%) | 38.9 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 108 |
| Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 29.4–47.7%) | 38.1 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 105 |
| London N (N) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 28.5–46.7%) | 37.1 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 105 |
| Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 28.5–46.4%) | 37.0 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 108 |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 28.5–46.0%) | 36.8 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 114 |
| Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 27.9–45.9%) | 36.5 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 107 |
| Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 27.4–43.9%) | 35.2 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 125 |
| Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 27.9–39.9%) | 33.6 | % fail first time | 37.9 | 2024 | 235 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Allowing for age, MCC Smart MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.9 times the national rate: 1.47% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 854).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt belt susceptibility | 1.9 | ratio estimate | 1 | 2024 + geographic layers | 854 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
An estimated 6.6% of MCC Smarts tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Likely compliant | 6.6 | % estimate | 2024 | 855 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of failed MCC Smart MOTs, 26.9% were retested the same day and a further 66.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 2,087).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day retest | 26.9 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 2087 |
| Retest within 10 days | 66.7 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 2087 |
| Clean MOT streak | 26.6 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1424 |
| Repeat advisory | 34.1 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1424 |
| Decreasing odometer | 3.2 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1729 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
39.8% of MCC Smarts that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 35.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 756). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 42.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 39.8 | % | 35.4 | 2019–2024 | 756 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On MCC Smarts, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 3.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 200).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.3) | 3.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 200 |
| Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.9) | 3.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 161 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.5) | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 39 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.3) | 3.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 51 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.9) | 3.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 20 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.2) | 3.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 40 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.9) | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 58 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.3) | 3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 28 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3) | 2.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 187 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.4) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 89 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 147 |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.7) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 43 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 363 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 202 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.3) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 106 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.5) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 59 |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 183 |
| Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.1) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 135 |
| Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 253 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 555 |
| Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 217 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.2) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 65 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 104 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 211 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 260 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 239 |
| Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.8) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 143 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 423 |
| Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.9) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 100 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 419 |
| Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 278 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 565 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 188 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.7) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 74 |
| Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.6) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 90 |
| Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 41 |
| Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.5) | 1.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 66 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 18 | tests with both | 2024 | 18 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 13 | tests with both | 2024 | 13 | |
| Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 10 | tests with both | 2024 | 10 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 5 | tests with both | 2024 | 5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
MCC Smarts fail first time most in June (44.4%, against 28.1% for all cars that month) and least in December (38.0%) (2024, n = 855).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.7 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 756 |
| February | 40.6 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 660 |
| March | 40.3 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 747 |
| April | 39.8 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 590 |
| May | 39.8 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 576 |
| June | 44.4 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 603 |
| July | 42.5 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 708 |
| August | 40.6 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 668 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 41.6 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 721 |
| October | 39.9 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 702 |
| November | 43.5 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 718 |
| December | 38.0 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 445 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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no match in the other-country inspection register. 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 855 initial MCC Smart tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 855 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). MCC Smart MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mcc-smart/
How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.
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62.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (855 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 855 primary tests: 37.89% failed first time and 69.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 91.4 is shown separately.