smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results
Registered in 200571.4% pass rate
from 140 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster-Coupe is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
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3.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp
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3.6% fail on
Electrical equipment
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Horn (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.71% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
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0.71% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.71% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.71% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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9.3% fail on
Brakes
- 4.3% 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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2.1% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
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0.71% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.71% fail on
Rbt
- 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.71% fail on
Rbt
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2.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.4% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.71% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.71% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.71% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.71% fail on Brake discs
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0.71% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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5.7% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.4% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.71% fail on
Springs
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0.71% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.71% fail on Coil spring
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0.71% fail on
Coil springs
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0.71% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.71% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.71% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.71% fail on Ball joint
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2.9% fail on
Suspension arms
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4.3% fail on
Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
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0.71% fail on
View to rear
- 0.71% fail on Mirrors
- 0.71% fail on Washers
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4.3% fail on
Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Size/type
- 0.71% fail on Tread depth
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2.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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1.4% fail on
Doors
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0.71% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.71% fail on Door condition
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0.71% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.71% fail on Door condition
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0.71% fail on
Driver's door
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0.71% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.71% fail on
Transmission
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.71% fail on Joints
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0.71% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.4% fail on
Doors
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2.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.9% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.71% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.71% fail on Engine oil leaks
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.71% fail on Condition
- 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
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0.71% fail on
Steering
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0.71% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.71% fail on Ball joint
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0.71% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.71% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.71% fail on Speedometer
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.