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

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71.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.0%

vs Smart Avg

2

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Smart Forfour Pure — MOT Reliability Overview

The Smart Forfour Pure has an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which is 9.0 percentage points below the Smart brand average of 80.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Forfour Pure on the road.

The most common reasons a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Forfour Pure 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 Forfour Pure, 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 Forfour Pure performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 153 vehicles

67.3%Average
Smart average: 80.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

33.7%

0

Based on 102 vehicles

76.5%Good
Smart average: 80.9%
Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Top MOT Failures — Smart Forfour Pure

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

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

8.5%
2

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

7.8%
Smart Forfour Pure Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

11.8%

Front Offside

9.2%

Offside

9.2%

Other Smart Models

Compare MOT reliability across Smart models.

Smart Forfour Brabus

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

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Smart Forfour Pure

Smart Forfour Pure — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Smart Forfour Pure MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Pure?
The average MOT pass rate for the Smart Forfour Pure is 71.9% 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 Forfour Pure?
The most common MOT failures on the Smart Forfour Pure are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (8.5%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (7.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Smart Forfour Pure reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, the Smart Forfour Pure is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Smart Forfour Pure?
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 Forfour Pure?
Typical mileage for the Smart Forfour Pure: 93,764 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Forfour Pure to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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