smart Roadster MOT Results

Registered in 2007

66.7% pass rate

from 48 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 Roadster is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 6.3% fail on Headlamp
- 6.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 6.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 4.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
- 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.2% fail on Electrical equipment (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Horn (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
10% fail on Suspension
- 4.2% fail on Springs
  - 4.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 4.2% fail on Coil spring
- 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.2% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Driver's door (39 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Door condition (42 times worse than other 2007 cars)
2.1% fail on Brakes
- 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
2.1% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.1% fail on Track rod end
2.1% fail on Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
2.1% fail on Road Wheels
- 2.1% fail on Condition
2.1% fail on Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

Smart Roadster (2003 - 2007)
Cute looks, comfortable ride and good grip. You can raise the hood while driving along. Makes far more sense second-hand.