Smart Forfour passion semi-auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 380 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
380
Best Year
2007 (80%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Smart Forfour passion semi-auto?
Smart Forfour passion semi-auto by Year
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About the Smart Forfour passion semi-auto
The Smart Forfour passion semi-auto has been tested 380 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2004 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 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 2007 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 87 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 70%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART FORFOUR PASSION SEMI-AUTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 105,906 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 118,079 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 semi-auto is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Smart models.
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