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

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68.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.6%

vs Smart Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Smart Forfour Black Edition — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Forfour Black Edition has an average MOT pass rate of 68.3%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Forfour Black Edition on the road.

Before buying a used Smart Forfour Black Edition, 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 Forfour Black Edition performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 30 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Retest Rate

22.2%

2005

Based on 60 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

36.7%

2004

Based on 62 vehicles

71.0%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

15.6%

0

Based on 94 vehicles

75.5%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

23.3%

Front Offside

13.3%

Front

6.7%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

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73.1% pass rate

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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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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart Forfour Black Edition

Smart Forfour Black Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Forfour Black Edition MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Black Edition?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Black Edition is 68.3% 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 Forfour Black Edition?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Smart Forfour Black Edition reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 68.3%, the Smart Forfour Black Edition is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Forfour Black Edition?
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 Forfour Black Edition?
Typical mileage for the Smart Forfour Black Edition: 95,963 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forfour Black Edition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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