Smart Forfour Black Edition

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 78 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests

Model Years

2004 to 2005

Years Covered

About the Smart Forfour Black Edition

The Smart Forfour Black Edition was MOT tested 78 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2004 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 99,591 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 102,558 miles.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Forfour Black Edition is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Smart models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1124cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,100

Per month£175/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 2005 details

How reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

vs average of all models-16% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average-14% (80% avg)

Smart Forfour Black Edition by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	61%	41	102,558 mi
2004	70%	37	99,591 mi

Questions about the Smart Forfour Black Edition

Is the Smart Forfour Black Edition reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2004 to 2005), the Smart Forfour Black Edition averages a 66% MOT pass rate, from 78 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.