Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Smart Roadster Finale Edition A car check
Is the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A reliable? We analysed 2,080 real MOT tests across 127 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Roadster Finale Edition A.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Roadster Finale Edition A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Roadster Finale Edition A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Roadster Finale Edition A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Roadster Finale Edition A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,027 | 77.0% | 27,502 | 44,772 | 62,155 |
| 2006 | 1,009 | 75.1% | 35,534 | 56,450 | 79,792 |
How Long Does a Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Last?
Based on 127 Smart Roadster Finale Edition A vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Roadster Finale Edition A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Roadster Finale Edition A 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 Finale Edition A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.0% MOT pass rate from 1,027 tests
75.1% MOT pass rate from 1,009 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Roadster Finale Edition A is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.0% across 1,027 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.1% — 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 Finale Edition A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster Finale Edition A THIS CAR | 76.1% | 2,080 | 50,625 mi | 20 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 |
| Peugeot 308 Sport HDI 110 | 74.6% | 1,053 | 119,700 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 Finale Edition A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Roadster Finale Edition A has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.1% across 2,080 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart Roadster Finale Edition A are brake pipe excessively corroded (36 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (35), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (31). 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 Finale Edition A owner drives around 2,861 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 Finale Edition A models stay on UK roads for around 20 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.