MOT Facts

Smart MOT data

This dataset includes 76,299 MOT tests across 84 Smart models, with an overall fail rate of 19.9%. Select a model for a full breakdown by year.

84
Models
76,299
MOT tests analysed
80.2%
Pass rate
19.9%
Fail rate

Smart models

Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto
2008–2014 · 16,928 tests · Lighting & signalling
81.3%
Pass
18.6%
Fail
Smart Roadster 80 Auto(Rhd)
2003–2008 · 6,147 tests · Lighting & signalling
78.1%
Pass
21.9%
Fail
Smart City Passion 61 Auto
2002–2007 · 4,218 tests · Lighting & signalling
74.0%
Pass
26.0%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
2008–2014 · 4,161 tests · Lighting & signalling
81.4%
Pass
18.6%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi Auto
2009–2013 · 3,083 tests · Lighting & signalling
78.9%
Pass
21.1%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
2007–2011 · 3,045 tests · Lighting & signalling
77.8%
Pass
22.2%
Fail
Smart Forfour Passion
2004–2010 · 2,439 tests · Lighting & signalling
72.3%
Pass
27.7%
Fail
Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(Rhd)
2003–2005 · 2,235 tests · Lighting & signalling
79.3%
Pass
20.7%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto
2007–2011 · 2,113 tests · Lighting & signalling
77.0%
Pass
23.0%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
2008–2013 · 1,424 tests · Lighting & signalling
82.7%
Pass
17.3%
Fail
Smart Fortwo 21 Mhd Auto
2013–2014 · 1,420 tests · Lighting & signalling
84.2%
Pass
15.8%
Fail
Smart Forfour Passion Semi-Auto
2004–2007 · 1,412 tests · Lighting & signalling
76.6%
Pass
23.4%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto
2009–2013 · 1,403 tests · Lighting & signalling
79.8%
Pass
20.2%
Fail
Smart Forfour Pulse
2004–2007 · 1,282 tests · Lighting & signalling
71.7%
Pass
28.3%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion Auto
2010–2014 · 1,216 tests · Lighting & signalling
83.6%
Pass
16.4%
Fail
Smart Eq Fortwo Prime Exclusive
2020–2023 · 1,214 tests · Visibility
95.0%
Pass
5.0%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour
2021–2022 · 1,099 tests · Visibility
91.2%
Pass
8.8%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour Pulse
2020–2022 · 1,068 tests · Tyres
88.6%
Pass
11.4%
Fail
Smart Fortwo Passion Cdi 54 A
2009–2011 · 1,056 tests · Suspension
76.7%
Pass
23.3%
Fail
Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive
2020–2021 · 1,032 tests · Visibility
91.2%
Pass
8.8%
Fail
Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse
2020–2023 · 1,026 tests · Visibility
94.0%
Pass
5.9%
Fail

Methodology & source. Based on 76,299 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.