Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 429 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

429

Model Years

2009 to 2013

Years Covered

About the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto was MOT tested 429 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 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 diesel versions.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 799cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£20

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,644

Per month£137/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 CDI Auto?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Smart brand average-3% (80% avg)

Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	86%	97	61,771 mi
2012	77%	60	63,436 mi
2011	71%	75	79,559 mi
2010	81%	155	71,910 mi
2009	71%	42	80,164 mi

Questions about the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2009 to 2013), the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 429 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.