How reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 14,696 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 84.9%.
Smart (mcc) Fortwo reliability by year
How the Smart (mcc) Fortwo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 79.5% | – |
| 2014 | 85.2% | – |
| 2015 | 83.7% | – |
| 2016 | 84.9% | – |
| 2017 | 87.4% | 43,631 km |
| 2018 | 89.9% | 39,967 km |
| 2019 | 92.2% | 37,096 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Smart (mcc) Fortwo as a model. The reliability of any individual Smart (mcc) Fortwo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Smart (mcc) Fortwo passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.8% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.3% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.1% of inspections); Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (1.1% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Smart (mcc) Fortwo?
For a typical Smart (mcc) Fortwo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Smart (mcc) Fortwo before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.