smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results

Registered in 2005
71.4% pass rate
from 140 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster-Coupe is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Horn (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.71% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.71% fail on Washers
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Size/type
    • 0.71% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.71% fail on Door condition
      • 0.71% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.71% fail on Door condition
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.71% fail on Steering
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.71% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.71% fail on Speedometer
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