Smart (Mcc) Forfour: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 5.9% of Smart (Mcc) Forfour MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,746 | 20.7% |
| 2005 | 4,716 | 21.4% |
| 2006 | 3,567 | 19.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.