SMART MOT Pass Rate
SMART's pass rate of 78.1% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%. This is based on 32,174 MOT tests across 6 SMART models with enough test volume to report on.
Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| FORTWO | 84.2% | 8,525 |
| FORFOUR | 79.1% | 8,062 |
| FORTWO COUPE | 73.7% | 6,964 |
| CITY COUPE | 66.6% | 1,421 |
| FORTWO CABRIOLET | 75.1% | 1,411 |
| FORTWO PASSION MHD AUTO | 75.3% | 1,033 |
Top failure reasons across SMART
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.6% | not working |
| Suspension | 27.1% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 26.6% | excessively binding |
| Tyres | 23.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |