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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Roadster. Check any Roadster by registration number below.

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95.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.9%

vs Smart Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Roadster — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Roadster has an average MOT pass rate of 95.8%, which is 14.9 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Roadster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Smart Roadster, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Smart Roadster performs at MOT across different model years.

2005

Based on 72 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2004

Based on 147 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Mileage at 10yr

73k mi

2003

Based on 190 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

Smart Forfour Brabus

73.1% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto

75.7% pass rate

Smart MC

86.0% pass rate

Smart Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Roadster

Smart Roadster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Roadster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Roadster?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Roadster is 95.8% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Roadster?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart Roadster reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.8%, the Smart Roadster is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Roadster?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Smart Roadster?
Typical mileage for the Smart Roadster: 83,351 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Roadster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Smart Roadster's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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