Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) reliable? We analysed 16,874 real MOT tests across 995 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include registration plate lamp not working, stop lamp not working and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd).
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd). Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,540 | 74.5% | 35,714 | 54,626 | 77,140 |
| 2004 | 9,763 | 73.7% | 37,901 | 59,871 | 85,086 |
| 2003 | 4,491 | 73.7% | 38,766 | 61,160 | 83,974 |
How Long Does a Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Last?
Based on 995 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) 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 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd)
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.5% MOT pass rate from 2,540 tests
73.7% MOT pass rate from 4,491 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.5% across 2,540 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) THIS CAR | 73.9% | 16,874 | 59,117 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 74% | 44,118 | 54,896 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
| Smart City Passion 61 Auto | 73% | 27,463 | 48,099 mi | 23 yrs |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/s | 79.8% | 11,958 | 54,978 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (74.0% pass rate) and the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (79.4% pass rate), the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.9% across 16,874 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) are registration plate lamp not working (456 recorded failures), stop lamp not working (339), and position lamp(s) not working (331). 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 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) owner drives around 3,991 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 Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) models stay on UK roads for around 23 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.