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smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results

Registered in 2004
65.3% pass rate
from 274 tests in 2020
(26% 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.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2.0% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Horn (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (7.4% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (7.4% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (18% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (1.6% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Hazard warning (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes (7.0% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (14% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (12% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting condition (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
  • 2.6% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering wheel (38 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Condition
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