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smart Roadster MOT Results

Registered in 2004
66.6% pass rate
from 824 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.61% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Engine mounting condition (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.49% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (53% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.12% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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