Car statistics
Mcc Smart statistics
How many Mcc Smarts are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,682 −18.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 3,215 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 585 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2004 16,223 licensed
- Declared off the road 65.7% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.8% of those licensed
How many Mcc Smarts are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,682 Mcc Smarts licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,215 declared off the road (SORN). That is 89.6% fewer than the peak of 16,223 in 2004.
Mcc Smarts licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2004 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,138 |
| 2001 | 5,391 |
| 2002 | 12,311 |
| 2003 | 15,373 |
| 2004 | 16,223 |
| 2005 | 16,076 |
| 2006 | 15,919 |
| 2007 | 15,426 |
| 2008 | 14,948 |
| 2009 | 14,174 |
| 2010 | 13,515 |
| 2011 | 12,928 |
| 2012 | 12,333 |
| 2013 | 11,546 |
| 2014 | 10,409 |
| 2015 | 9,404 |
| 2016 | 8,355 |
| 2017 | 7,288 |
| 2018 | 6,323 |
| 2019 | 5,324 |
| 2020 | 4,493 |
| 2021 | 3,752 |
| 2022 | 3,207 |
| 2023 | 2,748 |
| 2024 | 2,218 |
| 2025 | 1,806 |
| 2026 | 1,682 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Mcc Smart versions
The Mcc Smart Roadster has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Mcc Smart Roadster | 212 | 220 |
Mcc Smart MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Mcc Smarts in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Mcc Smart registrations over time
Registrations of Mcc Smarts for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 7,140 in 2002. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 4,660 |
| ’02 | 7,140 |
| ’03 | 4,026 |
| ’04 | 214 |
| ’05 | 269 |
| ’06 | 154 |
| ’07 | 4 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 2 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 1 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Mcc Smart engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,824 Mcc Smarts licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 73.5% have an engine of 501cc to 600cc, and 26.2% have an engine of 601cc to 700cc. The share with an engine of 501cc to 600cc has fallen from 82.6% in 2014 to 73.5%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 501cc to 600cc 1,340 licensed | 73.5% |
| 601cc to 700cc 477 licensed | 26.2% |
| Other sizes 7 licensed | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501–600cc | Petrol | 1,339 | 73.4% |
| 601–700cc | Petrol | 476 | 26.1% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 501–600cc | 601–700cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82.6% | 17.0% |
| 2015 | 81.8% | 17.9% |
| 2016 | 81.1% | 18.6% |
| 2017 | 80.3% | 19.5% |
| 2018 | 79.7% | 20.1% |
| 2019 | 79.1% | 20.6% |
| 2020 | 78.9% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | 77.4% | 22.2% |
| 2022 | 76.4% | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 75.5% | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 74.7% | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 73.5% | 26.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Mcc Smart safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Mcc Smart in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mcc Smart. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,897 Smart records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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