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smart forfour MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.4% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the smart forfour is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.2% fail on Headlamps (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Headlamp (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.35% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 5.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's door (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Panel
  • 9.9% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.9% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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  • Smart Forfour (2004 - 2006)
    Funky-looking, versatile hatch with plenty of safety kit. Manual versions drive well. Four stars for the diesels, by far the best in the line-up.

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