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smart Roadster MOT Results

Registered in 2003
60.3% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2021
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.46% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Horn (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.91% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.91% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Engine mounting (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Engine mounting condition (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Bracket
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.46% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Undertray
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Airbags
      • 0.46% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.91% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Condition
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