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smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
64.0% pass rate
from 875 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.9% fail on Springs (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Coil springs (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Coil spring (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.91% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting condition (30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Operation (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end
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