Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 523 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

523

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium

The Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium was MOT tested 523 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 351 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 13,923 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 11,153 miles.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium performs 12 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 Fortwo Pulse Premium?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average+12% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Smart Eq Fortwo 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	91%	172	11,153 mi
2020	92%	351	13,923 mi

Questions about the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium

Is the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 523 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 91%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.