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

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60.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-20.8%

vs Smart Avg

4

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Smart Forfour Pulse — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Forfour Pulse has an average MOT pass rate of 60.1%, which is 20.8 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This suggests the Forfour Pulse can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Forfour Pulse 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 Forfour Pulse, 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 Pulse performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 97 vehicles

52.6%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

48.3%

2005

Based on 236 vehicles

62.7%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

25.6%

2004

Based on 104 vehicles

55.8%Below Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

35.7%

0

Based on 269 vehicles

69.1%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Forfour Pulse

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

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.9%
2

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.7%
Smart Forfour Pulse Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

10.3%

Rear Offside

8.2%

Nearside

7.2%

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

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Forfour Pulse

Smart Forfour Pulse — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Forfour Pulse MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Pulse?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Pulse is 60.1% 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 Pulse?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Forfour Pulse are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.9%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (4.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Forfour Pulse reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 60.1%, the Smart Forfour Pulse is rated as "Below 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 Pulse?
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 Pulse?
Typical mileage for the Smart Forfour Pulse: 99,529 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forfour Pulse to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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