Smart Smart Passion Auto (LHD)
Registered in 2001.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2001 petrol. 11 of 45 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 45% | 5 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 36% | 4 |
| Visibility | 36% | 4 |
| Suspension | 27% | 3 |
| Brakes | 9% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 9% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 45% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Exhaust and emissions — 36% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Suspension — 27% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Brakes — 9% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 9% of its failures
- Visibility — 36% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen