smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results
Registered in 200466.2% pass rate
from 343 tests in 2017
(29% 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.
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20% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 9.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
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4.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp
- 0.29% fail on Switch
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3.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.9% fail on Front lamps
- 1.2% fail on Rear lamps
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.3% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.58% fail on All direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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13% fail on
Brakes
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6.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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5.2% fail on
Components
- 4.1% fail on Pipes
- 1.2% fail on Hoses
- 0.87% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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5.2% fail on
Components
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5.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Front wheels
- 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on ABS
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
- 0.87% fail on Brake discs
- 0.29% fail on Brake pads
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0.87% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.87% fail on
Pedal
- 0.58% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Anti-slip
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0.87% fail on
Pedal
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6.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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11% fail on
Suspension
(47% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.58% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Attachment
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Location
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2.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Rear
- 0.87% fail on Front
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.58% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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0.58% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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0.29% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.29% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.29% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.29% fail on Component mounting
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
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6.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 0.58% fail on Windscreen
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3.5% fail on
Tyres
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Steering
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2.3% fail on
Steering system
- 2.0% fail on Track rod end
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0.29% fail on
Free play
- 0.29% fail on Steering rack
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2.3% fail on
Steering system
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Emissions
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0.87% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.87% fail on Cap
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.58% fail on Engine mountings (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Doors
- 0.29% fail on Drivers
- 0.29% fail on Passengers front
- 0.29% fail on Body condition
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0.87% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.87% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.58% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.29% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.87% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.87% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.87% fail on Registration plate
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.