SMART ROADSTER MOT pass rate
77.2% of 1,204 SMART ROADSTER MOT tests pass.
At 77.2%, The ROADSTER passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
At 77.2%, The SMART ROADSTER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 77.6% | 1,198 | 74,706 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART ROADSTER
The most common reason the SMART ROADSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 78.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 44.6% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 31.6% | Rough when rotated |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.7% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.7% | Ineffective |
| Steering | 6.2% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.8% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 72.9% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 68.4% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 74.9% pass rate
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SMART ROADSTER?
- 77.2% of SMART ROADSTER MOT tests pass, based on 1,204 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART ROADSTER?
- The most common reason the SMART ROADSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART ROADSTER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SMART service history guide for how to check and keep one.