Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 78 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

Model Year

2013

Years Covered

About the Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto was MOT tested 78 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2013), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Smart brand average of 80%, the Fortwo Pulse Auto performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Smart range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,600

Per month£133/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 2013 details

How reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average+6% (80% avg)

Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	86%	78	43,380 mi

Questions about the Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto

Is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2013), the Smart Fortwo Pulse Auto averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 78 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.