Smart (mcc) Forfour (2019)
2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour
CarHunch analysed 1,962 real MOT records for the 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Smart ForFour passes its MOT on the first attempt 88.5% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely reliable city car. However, nearly one in five of these vehicles (18.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during your pre-purchase inspection.
At just over 21,000 miles median mileage for a five-year-old car, these ForFours are running light, suggesting mostly urban commute duty. The average vehicle racks up 3.7 advisories per MOT test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major surprises. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection done and specifically ask the seller for the full MOT history to check what those dangerous defects actually were.
What to check before buying a 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 1,802 | 88.5% | 0.65 |
| Electric (8%) | 160 | 89% | 0.59 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour vehicles fall between 14,001 and 31,637 miles.
2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,880 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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15.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.4%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11.2%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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