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SMART 1 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 3,464 SMART 1s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 987 (39.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,464).
Rarer than 24% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1
Smart (stylized in lowercase) is a Swiss born-German automotive marque established in 1994 and currently operating as Smart Automobile Co., Ltd., a joint venture formed in 2019 by Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, aimed at manufacturing Smart-badged cars in China to be marketed globally. The venture is headquartered in Ningbo. Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant (Novo Mesto, Slovenia). Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now...
SMART 1 — questions & answers
How many SMART 1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3,464 SMART 1 were still registered in the UK — 3,449 licensed and on the road, plus 15 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SMART 1 rare?
The SMART 1 is uncommon, with 3,464 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the SMART 1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SMART 1 on UK roads rose by 987 (39.8%).
What fuel do most SMART 1 use?
Most SMART 1 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SMART 1 peak?
The SMART 1 peaked at 3,464 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.