Smart (mcc) Roadster
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 1,400 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
1,400
Best Year
2006 (85%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?
Smart (mcc) Roadster by Year
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About the Smart (mcc) Roadster
The Smart (mcc) Roadster has been tested 1,400 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2003 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2006 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 228 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 76%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SMART (MCC) ROADSTER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 79,466 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 66,130 miles.
Compared to the Smart (mcc) brand average of 78%, the Roadster performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart (mcc) range.
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