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
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.