Electric Smart (Mcc) Fortwo: MOT pass rate
91% of electric Smart (Mcc) Fortwos pass the MOT first time, measured across 868 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 19,926.
Electric against the other Smart (Mcc) Fortwo versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 84.6% | 21,680 |
| Electric | 91% | 868 |
| All Smart (Mcc) Fortwo | 84.8% | 22,663 |
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) Fortwo specifically, electric is the strongest at 91%, and this electric version sits 6.2 points above the 84.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The electric Smart (Mcc) Fortwo 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) Fortwo had covered 19,926 miles at test, against 38,535 for the petrol. 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) Fortwo page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Smart (Mcc) Fortwo fuel types
- Petrol Smart (Mcc) Fortwo - 84.6%