Car statistics

Smart #3 statistics

How many Smart #3s 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.

Last updated: 15 September 2026
Data source: Department for Transport
Records analysed: 973 #3 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology: View methodology

Licensed in Great Britain 967 +164.9% on a year earlier
Declared SORN 6 Off the road, not taxed
Rank by number licensed No. 696 of 1,159 models we cover
Licensed count At its peak highest since 2024
Declared off the road 0.6% of those still registered are SORN
Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many Smart #3s are left in Great Britain?

There were 967 Smart #3s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 6 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2024.

Smart #3s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Smart #3 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Smart #3s 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.

Smart #3 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Smart #3 from 2024, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2024 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 202 to 283 miles.

Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2024 to 2026
Engine and fuel	Combined mpg	CO2 g/km	Range, miles	Miles per kWh	Listed	Euro standard	Versions
Electric	–	0	202–283	3.5–4.0	2024–2026	–	5

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “smart #3”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Smart #3 safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Smart #3, launched on 30 April 2025.

Seat Belt Buckle

Launched 30 April 2025 DVSA recall R/2024/443 Manufacturer ref. TBR24003-2

Defect: On affected vehicles under certain circumstances the seatbelt buckle for the rear left passenger could open unintentionally while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy: Install centre rear seatbelt buckle isolation surround
Vehicles affected: 443 #3 vehicles
Built: 10 Jul 2023 to 3 Dec 2024
Also covers: Smart #1

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Smart #3. 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.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Compare the Smart #3 with other Smart models

Smart #3 compared with other Smart models
Model	Licensed	Change on a year	SORN	Rank	Main fuel
Smart #3	967	+164.9%	6	696	Electric
Smart Fortwo	52,344	−3.2%	4,845	144	Petrol
Smart Forfour	23,516	−2.9%	1,333	220	Petrol
Smart City	3,402	−15.3%	2,463	486	Petrol
Smart #1	3,245	+45.5%	20	491	Electric

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures	Source	Period	Records	Updated
Licensed and SORN counts	Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport	End of March 2026	973 #3 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.

How we calculate these figures All data sources

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