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Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 118 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

118

Model Years

2007 to 2008

Years Covered

2

About the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

The Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto was MOT tested 118 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2007 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 91,898 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 83,206 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,750
Per month£146/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 2008 details

How reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)
vs Smart brand average+0% (80% avg)

Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200877%8483,206 mi
200782%3491,898 mi

Questions about the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Is the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2007 to 2008), the Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 118 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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