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smart forfour MOT Results

Registered in 2006
58.4% pass rate
from 837 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the smart forfour is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.96% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Driver's door (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
        • 0.12% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.12% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
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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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