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smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2010
64.2% pass rate
from 954 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Engine mounting (35 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine mounting condition (49 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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