Smart Fortwo pulse cdi auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 429 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
429
Best Year
2013 (86%)
Years Covered
5
About the Smart Fortwo pulse cdi auto
The Smart Fortwo pulse cdi auto has been tested 429 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 97 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 71%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SMART FORTWO PULSE CDI AUTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 80,164 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 61,771 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Smart Fortwo pulse cdi auto by Year
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