Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles, the 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto (2005)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.9% first-time pass rate

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 Smart Roadster is a noticeably unreliable buy, with a 72.5% first-time pass rate that sits well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 26% of these cars have suffered dangerous defects at some point. This is a vehicle that will cost you more in repairs and failed MOTs than average.

At nearly 56,000 miles median for an 18-year-old car, these Roadsters have been driven fairly hard, and the data backs that up: owners face an average of 3.77 failures and 18.7 advisories per test, pointing to widespread wear on suspension, exhaust, and trim. If you're considering one, budget for serious mechanical work upfront and plan for another MOT retest—this isn't a casual purchase.

We have limited data for the 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

75.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

26%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.77

Over 15 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 41k–74k

For context

These stats describe 223 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	216	75.6%	3.88

Colour Breakdown

Based on 541 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 54.5%

295

Black 29%

157

Blue 9.1%

Yellow 3.7%

Red 3.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

55,525

typical

40,781

low mileage

73,861

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto vehicles fall between 40,781 and 73,861 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 40,781 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 40,781–73,861 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Autos sit.

⚠ Over 99,712 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2005 Mcc Smart Roadster 80bhp Autos are still active.

84 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.77

Avg failures per vehicle

18.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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