MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Smart : Roadster

Smart Roadster

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
19991100%n/a
2001450%Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
2002250%Horn not working.
200334467.15%Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
20041,15069.65%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
200571771.97%Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
200628869.1%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
20077466.22%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
20082100%n/a
2009333.33%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2010250%Electrical wiring insecure.
201110%Binding brake.
20171100%n/a

Tests: 2,589

Average Smart Roadster pass rate: 69.72%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major10%
3Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major10%
4Horn not working.7.7(a)Major10%
5Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements.4.4.3(a)Major9%
6Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major9%
7Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major8%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major7%
9Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major7%
10Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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