Smart Smart Pulse Softouch(Rhd) A
Registered in 2002.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2002 petrol. 6 of 20 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 67% | 4 |
| Lights and electrics | 67% | 4 |
| Body and structure | 50% | 3 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 50% | 3 |
| Suspension | 50% | 3 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 33% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 67% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 50% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
- Suspension — 50% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 67% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Body and structure — 50% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Seat belts and airbags — 33% of its failures