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2 models // overall reliability: 0.85
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Smart CITY Coupe1998-2025 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Smart Fortwo2000-2020 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints
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Smart has an average reliability factor of 0.85 across 2 models in our database. This is below average — expect more frequent repairs than the typical UK car.

Reliability factor is based on MOT failure rates, component longevity, and repair frequency. A score above 1.0 means fewer failures than average. Below 0.85 means higher than average repair risk.

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