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Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 34 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

59%

Total Tests

34

Model Year

2005

Years Covered

1

About the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A was MOT tested 34 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2005), with an average pass rate of 59%. That's 23 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 Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A is 21 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Smart models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 698cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,950
Per month£163/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 2005 details

How reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A?

vs average of all models-23% (82% avg)
vs Smart brand average-21% (80% avg)

Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200559%3476,466 mi

Questions about the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A

Is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2005), the Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A averages a 59% MOT pass rate, from 34 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 23 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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