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smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
71.8% pass rate
from 773 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.91% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.78% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.65% fail on Engine mounting (25 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Engine mounting condition (35 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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