smart Roadster MOT Results
Registered in 200672.7% pass rate
            from 242 tests in 2021
                
                    (41% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the smart Roadster is unusually good or bad.
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                    14% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                
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                    4.1% fail on
                    Direction indicators
                    
                
                
                
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                    4.1% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                
                
                
- 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
 - 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
 
 
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                    4.1% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                
                
                
 - 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
 - 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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                    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)
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Hazard warning
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Switch
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Front and rear fog lamps
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
 
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    4.1% fail on
                    Direction indicators
                    
                
                
                
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                    7.4% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                
                
                
- 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
 
 
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
                
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Parking brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
- 0.83% fail on Parking brake performance
 
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
- 0.83% fail on Brake pads
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Brake discs and  drums
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Brake discs
 
 
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                    0.83% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Parking brake control
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Lever
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    ABS / EBS / ESC
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Anti-lock braking system
 
 
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                    4.5% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                    (73% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
 - 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                    (76% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                    (76% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
- 1.2% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2006 cars)
 
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                    (76% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
 - 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Other suspension component
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Ball joint
 
 
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                
                
                
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                    4.1% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                
- 2.9% fail on Wipers
 - 0.83% fail on Washers
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                    0.41% fail on
                    View to rear
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Mirrors
 
 
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                
                
                
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    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
 
 
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Fluid leaks
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
 
 
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                    3.3% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.9% fail on
                    Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
                    
                
                
                
- 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (84% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Fuel system
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Body
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Panel
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Doors
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Driver's door
                    
                
                
                
- 0.41% fail on Door condition
 
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Driver's door
                    
                
                
                
 - 0.41% fail on Undertray
 
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                    0.41% fail on
                    Fuel system
                    
                
                
                
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                    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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                        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. 
