smart Roadster-Coupe MOT Results
Registered in 200564.2% pass rate
from 173 tests in 2017
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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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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 9.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
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7.5% fail on
Direction indicators
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Flashing type
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.58% fail on Tell tales
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7.5% fail on
Flashing type
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp
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0.58% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.58% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.6% fail on Front lamps
- 0.58% fail on Rear lamps
- 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.0% fail on Horn (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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12% fail on
Brakes
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.9% fail on Front wheels
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.2% fail on Brake imbalance
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
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4.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.6% fail on
Components
- 3.5% fail on Pipes
- 1.7% fail on Hoses
- 0.58% fail on Leaks
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4.6% fail on
Components
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
- 1.7% fail on Brake discs
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads
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1.2% fail on
Service brake control components
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Pedal
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on ABS
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
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10% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.58% fail on Condition
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3.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.7% fail on Front
- 1.7% fail on Rear
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2.9% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
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8.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 0.58% fail on Windscreen
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
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2.9% fail on
Fuel system
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Cap (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Emissions
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2.9% fail on
Fuel system
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Tyres
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.58% fail on Size/type
- 0.58% fail on Valve stem
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1.2% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.58% fail on Engine mountings
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0.58% fail on
Doors
- 0.58% fail on Passengers other
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% 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.