Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 540 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

540

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium

The Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium was MOT tested 540 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 15,125 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 12,520 miles.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Eq Forfour Pulse Premium performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average+10% (80% avg)

Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	49	12,520 mi
2020	87%	491	15,125 mi

Questions about the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium

Is the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 540 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.