Where in Britain does the Smart EQ Forfour fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 10.8% of 3,800 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Smart EQ Forfour failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Bristol (BS), −6.0 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Smart EQ Forfour MOT statistics · check a Smart EQ Forfour by registration
Smart EQ Forfour in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London NW (NW) | 14.0 | 10.5 | +3.4 | −0.6 to +7.4 | 308 (rough estimate) |
| Twickenham (TW) | 13.5 | 10.7 | +2.7 | −3.9 to +9.4 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Kingston upon Thames (KT) | 6.7 | 10.9 | −4.2 | −9.1 to +0.7 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 5.0 | 11.0 | −6.0 | −10.4 to −1.6 | 100 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,800 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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