Smart (MCC) Roadster MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,400 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
1,400
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (85%)
Years Covered
4
About the Smart (MCC) Roadster
The Smart (MCC) Roadster was MOT tested 1,400 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2003 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 228 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 76%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Smart (MCC) Roadster by Year
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Questions about the Smart (MCC) Roadster
Is the Smart (MCC) Roadster reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2003 to 2006), the Smart (MCC) Roadster averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 1,400 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.
Which year Smart (MCC) Roadster has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Smart (MCC) Roadster has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 76%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Smart (MCC) Roadsters more reliable?
The Smart (MCC) Roadster has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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