MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 386 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

386

Highest Pass Rate

2004 (79%)

Years Covered

About the MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

The MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto was MOT tested 386 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 130 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 84,857 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 79,923 miles.

Compared to the MCC brand average of 72%, the Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MCC range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 698cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,750

Per month£146/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs MCC brand average+5% (72% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	76%	110	79,923 mi
2005	77%	146	80,401 mi
2004	79%	130	84,857 mi

Questions about the MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto

Is the MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2004 to 2006), the MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 386 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.

Which year MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 MCC Smart Roadster 80BHP Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 76%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.