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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive. Check any Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive by registration number below.

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90.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.4%

vs Smart Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive has an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, which is 9.4 percentage points above the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 73 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 3yr

19k mi

2020

Based on 765 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 3yr

19k mi

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

0

Based on 316 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

11k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive

The most common reasons a Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.0%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.9%
Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.5%

Front Nearside

2.7%

Front Nearside Outer

1.4%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

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73.1% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Pulse Cdi Auto

75.7% pass rate

Smart MC

86.0% pass rate

Smart Fortwo

92.0% pass rate

Smart City Passion 61 Auto

73.6% pass rate

Smart Fortwo Coupe Mhd

94.3% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive

Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive is 90.3% compared to the Smart average of 80.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.0%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive?
Typical mileage for the Smart Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive: 18,698 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Eq Forfour Prime Exclusive to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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