Will my car pass the smog test? By Vehicle Make
1) Updated for 2025 data
2) Over 45,000 smogs analyzed
2) Over 45,000 smogs analyzed
At the time of purchasing a vehicle, it is the seller's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle they are selling passes the smog check. But what about subsequent years? That is the new vehicle owner's responsibility. You don't want to get stuck with a vehicle make that is notorious for smog test failures as that can add thousands of dollars to the cost of ownership of your vehicle.
Smog Check Pass Rate by Vehicle Make
Smog Check Pass Rate by Vehicle Make
Some key observations about vehicles tested at our shops below:
1) On average the vehicle model year is 2011 and passed 88% of times
2) Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Scion, Infiniti, Porsche, Volvo perform better than average
3) Mercedes' perform better than BMWs
1) On average the vehicle model year is 2011 and passed 88% of times
2) Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Scion, Infiniti, Porsche, Volvo perform better than average
3) Mercedes' perform better than BMWs
For further information on what to expect at your smog center visit, smog check procedures and the industry in general, please feel free to checkout our FAQs, Star Smog Station and Smog Certificate pages.
Disclaimer - We are not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturers. While smog check statistics is an important factor to base your car buying decision; there are many other factors you should consider. The provided pass rate data is intended only for sharing the information we have gathered - we are not a car buying or selling service.