Smart Forfour Pulse

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 319 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests

319

Model Years

2004 to 2006

Years Covered

About the Smart Forfour Pulse

The Smart Forfour Pulse was MOT tested 319 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), 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 99,810 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 104,481 miles.

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

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,428

Per month£202/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 2006 details

How reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

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

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

Smart Forfour Pulse by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	67%	86	104,481 mi
2005	69%	157	100,111 mi
2004	63%	76	99,810 mi

Questions about the Smart Forfour Pulse

Is the Smart Forfour Pulse reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2004 to 2006), the Smart Forfour Pulse averages a 66% MOT pass rate, from 319 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.