Electric Smart (Mcc) Forfour: MOT pass rate
84.8% of electric Smart (Mcc) Forfours pass the MOT first time, measured across 381 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 21,152.
Electric against the other Smart (Mcc) Forfour versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 79.1% | 22,112 |
| Electric | 84.8% | 381 |
| Diesel | 62.3% | 215 |
| All Smart (Mcc) Forfour | 79% | 22,713 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Smart (Mcc) Forfour specifically, electric is the strongest at 84.8%, and this electric version sits 5.8 points above the 79% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The electric Smart (Mcc) Forfour is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Smart (Mcc) Forfour had covered 21,152 miles at test, against 45,301 for the petrol and 113,489 for the diesel. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Smart (Mcc) Forfour page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Smart (Mcc) Forfour fuel types
- Petrol Smart (Mcc) Forfour - 79.1%
- Diesel Smart (Mcc) Forfour - 62.3%