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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Eq Forfour Premium. Check any Eq Forfour Premium by registration number below.

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92.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.6%

vs Smart Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Eq Forfour Premium — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Eq Forfour Premium has an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, which is 11.6 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Eq Forfour Premium is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Forfour Premium fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Eq Forfour Premium for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Smart Eq Forfour Premium, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Smart Eq Forfour Premium performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 483 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Eq Forfour Premium

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Forfour Premium fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.1%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

3.1%
Smart Eq Forfour Premium Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.3%

Front Offside

2.9%

Front

1.7%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

Smart Forfour Brabus

73.1% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto

75.7% pass rate

Smart MC

86.0% pass rate

Smart Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart Eq Forfour Premium

Smart Eq Forfour Premium — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Eq Forfour Premium MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Forfour Premium?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Forfour Premium is 92.5% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Forfour Premium?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Eq Forfour Premium are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.1%), A tyre seriously damaged (3.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Eq Forfour Premium reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, the Smart Eq Forfour Premium is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Eq Forfour Premium?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Smart Eq Forfour Premium?
Typical mileage for the Smart Eq Forfour Premium: 20,730 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Eq Forfour Premium to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Smart Eq Forfour Premium's MOT History

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