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smart fortwo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.0% pass rate
from 3,697 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the smart fortwo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.054% fail on Horn
    • 0.027% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.027% fail on Window
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.081% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.081% fail on Pedal
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.081% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Engine mounting (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Engine mounting condition (32 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Bracket (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Transmission
      • 0.027% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
      • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.081% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.081% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.027% fail on Speedometer
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