Smart City statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,402 −15.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,463 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 60.1% Cars of the same ages 60.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 486 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2008 12,943 licensed
• Average annual mileage 2,756 miles a year

How many Smart Citys are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,402 Smart Citys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,463 declared off the road (SORN). That is 73.7% fewer than the peak of 12,943 in 2008.

Smart City versions

The Smart City Brabus has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Smart City MOT reliability

In 2025, 60.1% of Smart City MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Smart Citys tested pass 60.1% of the time, so the Smart City does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 59.1%.

Smart City MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Smart City fails its MOT, appearing on 57.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.5% of Smart City tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Smart City MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Smart City failed its MOT in 2025 was “Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect”, on 15.3% of 1,934 failed tests. 63.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Smart City by year

6 years of the Smart City, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2004 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (62.4% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (56.4%).

Smart City engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,634 Smart Citys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 98.7% have an engine of 601cc to 700cc, and 1.3% have an engine of 501cc to 600cc.

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.

Smart City fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Smart City from 2002 to 2005. On the NEDC test (listings 2002 to 2005), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 52.3 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 113 to 128 g/km.

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.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. 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 names “MCC Smart City Coupe Hatchback (03MY)”, “Smart City Coupé Hatchback (03MY)”, “Smart City Coupé Hatchback”, “MCC Smart City Coupé Hatchback”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Smart City safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Smart City 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 Smart City. 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.

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