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SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 49 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests (2024)

49

Avg Mileage

12,520 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£945

Is the 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SMART brand average of 80%.

At 3 years old, 92% of SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUMs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 49 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 12,520 miles.

How does the 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2124th out of 3,373(top 63%)
Rank among all SMART models16th out of 123(top 13%)
vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+0% (92% avg)
vs SMART average+12% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM has 12,520 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM cost to run?

Fuel (Electric, 0cc)
£500
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£945
Per month£79/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%4912,520 mi
202087%49115,125 mi

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About the 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM

The 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 49 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 12,520 miles at 3 years old, SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

What does it cost to own a 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM?

Total estimated annual running cost is £945 79/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 SMART EQ FORFOUR PULSE PREMIUM

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. Note: with only 49 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

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