Smart Roadster coupe 80 auto(rhd)
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 564 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
564
Best Year
2003 (82%)
Years Covered
3
About the Smart Roadster coupe 80 auto(rhd)
The Smart Roadster coupe 80 auto(rhd) has been tested 564 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2003 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 131 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 74%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older SMART ROADSTER COUPE 80 AUTO(RHD)s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 91,098 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 81,331 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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