smart Roadster MOT Results

Registered in 2006
72.7% pass rate
from 242 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Horn (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.41% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.41% fail on Switch
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.83% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.41% fail on Panel
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Tread depth
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