Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto
From 359 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 8 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 19.1% of Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 74.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2004 | 78.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
Typical mileage
Half of all Smart Roadster 80Bhp Autos tested had between 59,321 and 103,585 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,029 median miles, the Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto has a 75.5% MOT pass rate based on 359 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
What is the typical mileage of a Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mcc Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto is 78,029 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,321 and 103,585 miles.
Buying a used Smart Roadster 80Bhp Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £77 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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