smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2007

61.9% pass rate

from 289 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 5.5% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.5% fail on Headlamp
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.69% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.69% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.69% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.69% fail on Horn
- 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
13% fail on Suspension
- 10% fail on Springs (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 10% fail on Coil springs (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 10% fail on Coil spring (74% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.35% fail on Axles
  - 0.35% fail on Axle
- 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
6.6% fail on Brakes
- 5.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt
      - 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 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 Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.35% fail on Rbt
      - 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.69% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.35% fail on Brake discs
- 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.2% fail on Fuel system (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 5.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.69% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Engine mounting condition (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Doors
  - 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.35% fail on Door condition
4.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers
4.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
2.1% fail on Steering
- 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.7% fail on Track rod end
- 0.35% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.35% fail on Steering rack
0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.35% fail on Registration plates
0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp