Smart Eq Forfour MOT data by year
The Smart Eq Forfour appears in 1,099 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2021–2022. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 91.2%.
1,099
MOT tests analysed
91.2%
Pass rate
8.8%
Fail rate
2021–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 712 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.6% | 62 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.5% | 60 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 28 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,099 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.