Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 1,166 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
1,166
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (83%)
Years Covered
5
About the Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
The Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto was MOT tested 1,166 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 244 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 80%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 62,021 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 48,661 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto by Year
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Questions about the Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
Is the Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2009 to 2013), the Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 1,166 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.
Which year Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 80%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Autos more reliable?
The Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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