Where in Britain does the Smart Roadster fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 31.3% of 5,699 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Smart Roadster 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 Exeter (EX), −11.5 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Smart Roadster MOT statistics · check a Smart Roadster by registration
Smart Roadster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (NE) | 36.7 | 31.2 | +5.5 | −3.6 to +14.6 | 109 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 33.3 | 31.3 | +2.1 | −6.5 to +10.6 | 120 (rough estimate) |
| Guildford (GU) | 32.4 | 31.3 | +1.1 | −6.5 to +8.8 | 148 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 32.1 | 31.3 | +0.8 | −8.2 to +9.7 | 106 (rough estimate) |
| Gloucester (GL) | 31.4 | 31.3 | +0.1 | −9.0 to +9.1 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 30.1 | 31.4 | −1.3 | −8.0 to +5.5 | 186 (rough estimate) |
| Exeter (EX) | 20.1 | 31.7 | −11.5 | −17.7 to −5.4 | 169 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,699 (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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