Smart Forfour pulse
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 319 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
319
Best Year
2005 (69%)
Years Covered
3
About the Smart Forfour pulse
The Smart Forfour pulse has been tested 319 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 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 2005 model is the most reliable with a 69% pass rate from 157 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 63%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART FORFOUR PULSEs 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 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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Smart Forfour pulse by Year
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