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smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.6% pass rate
from 2,816 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (78% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.071% fail on Horn
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.036% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.071% fail on Pedal
      • 0.036% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.071% fail on Lever
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.036% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting condition (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Bracket (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.071% fail on Body condition (42 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Undertray
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.071% fail on Road Wheels (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Attachment
  • 0.036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.036% fail on Speedometer
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