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smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results

Registered in 2004
69.0% pass rate
from 281 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster-Coupe is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Horn (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.71% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
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