Smart Forfour Pure
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 115 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
115
Model Year
2006
Years Covered
1
About the Smart Forfour Pure
The Smart Forfour Pure was MOT tested 115 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2006), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 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.
Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Forfour Pure is 10 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, 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 detailsHow reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?
Smart Forfour Pure by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 70% | 115 | 94,141 mi |
Questions about the Smart Forfour Pure
Is the Smart Forfour Pure reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2006), the Smart Forfour Pure averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 115 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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