Smart Forfour passion
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 630 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
630
Best Year
2006 (73%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Smart Forfour passion?
Smart Forfour passion by Year
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About the Smart Forfour passion
The Smart Forfour passion has been tested 630 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2006 model is the most reliable with a 73% pass rate from 290 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 71%. With just a 2 point spread, the Forfour passion is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The SMART FORFOUR PASSION has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 107,043 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 100,230 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Forfour passion is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Smart models.
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