Smart Fortwo Electric Drive
Registered in 2013.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2013 electric. 4 of 18 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 50% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 1 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 25% | 1 |
| Suspension | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated, ineffective or insecure
- A bonnet that cannot be safely secured in the closed position
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre seriously damaged
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 50% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Seat belts and airbags — 25% of its failures
- Visibility — 25% of its failures