Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto reliable? We analysed 8,732 real MOT tests across 531 vehicles to find out.
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The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, position lamp(s) not working and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,901 | 74.8% | 33,597 | 51,009 | 74,782 |
| 2005 | 3,395 | 74.8% | 37,346 | 57,801 | 81,542 |
| 2004 | 3,304 | 73.2% | 40,615 | 60,350 | 83,264 |
| 2003 | 60 | 73.3% | 36,492 | 57,159 | 80,080 |
How Long Does a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Last?
Based on 531 Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.8% MOT pass rate from 3,395 tests
73.2% MOT pass rate from 3,304 tests
The best year to buy a used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.8% across 3,395 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto THIS CAR | 74.2% | 8,732 | 57,266 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a | 70.3% | 12,281 | 50,105 mi | 25 yrs |
| Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto | 71.6% | 11,918 | 50,212 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mcc Smart Passion Auto (lhd) | 70.7% | 10,351 | 52,471 mi | 26 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift SZ3 | 90.1% | 3,863 | 53,781 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch(rhd)a (70.3% pass rate) and the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto (71.6% pass rate), the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.2% across 8,732 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto are registration plate lamp not working (201 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (166), and stop lamp not working (160). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto owner drives around 3,525 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.