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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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Data last updated: · Based on 8,732 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.2%
Typical Mileage
57,266mi
Annual Mileage
3,525mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
22yrs

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.

74.8%
2006
74.8%
2005
73.2%
2004
73.3%
2003

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.

Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 166
Stop lamp not working 160
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 152
Direction indicator incorrect colour 149
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 96
Horn not working 95

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.

Low usage
1,378 mi/yr
Typical
3,525 mi/yr
Average
4,925 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,935 mi/yr

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.

Average
15.5 years
Median
17.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
22 years

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.

Median
57,266 mi
75th Percentile
81,087 mi
95th Percentile
117,699 mi
Max Recorded
806,665 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2005

74.8% MOT pass rate from 3,395 tests

Year to avoid
2004

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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Should you buy a used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

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.

Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto reliable?
Based on 8,732 MOT tests, the Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto has a 74.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?
The most common MOT failures are registration plate lamp not working, position lamp(s) not working, and stop lamp not working. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto do per year?
The typical Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto does around 3,525 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto last?
Most Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto models stay on UK roads for around 22 years based on our analysis of 531 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mcc Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto is 2005 with a 74.8% pass rate across 3,395 tests.