smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results
Registered in 200369.1% pass rate
from 97 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2003 cars)
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster-Coupe is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
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4.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.1% fail on Side repeaters
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4.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp
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2.1% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.0% fail on Horn
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1.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.0% fail on
Hazard warning
- 1.0% fail on Switch
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1.0% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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9.3% fail on
Visibility
- 5.2% fail on Wipers
- 3.1% fail on Washers
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1.0% fail on
Condition of glass
- 1.0% fail on Windscreen
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8.2% fail on
Brakes
- 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
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2.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
- 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.0% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 1.0% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
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2.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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5.2% fail on
Suspension
(69% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint
- 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
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2.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.0% fail on Linkage
- 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
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3.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.1% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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3.1% fail on
Spark ignition
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
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2.1% fail on
Steering
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2.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.1% fail on Track rod end
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2.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
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2.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(78% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Body
(6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Panel (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Engine mounting
- 1.0% fail on Engine mounting condition
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2.1% fail on
Body
(6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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1.0% fail on
Road Wheels
- 1.0% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.