SMART FORTWO PULSE MOT pass rate
77.4% of 1,275 SMART FORTWO PULSE MOT tests pass.
At 77.4%, The FORTWO PULSE passes slightly less often than the average across all SMART models (79.0%).
At 77.4%, The SMART FORTWO PULSE passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 78.8% at 10–15 years to 71.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 78.8% | 1,031 | 57,975 miles |
| 15+ years | 71.7% | 244 | 76,223 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SMART FORTWO PULSE
The most common reason the SMART FORTWO PULSE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 36.7% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 29.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 16.5% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Visibility | 14.4% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 2.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related SMART models
- SMART FORTWO — 84.8% pass rate
- SMART FORFOUR — 79.6% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO COUPE — 72.9% pass rate
- SMART CITY COUPE — 68.4% pass rate
- SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET — 74.9% pass rate
- SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD) — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SMART FORTWO PULSE?
- 77.4% of SMART FORTWO PULSE MOT tests pass, based on 1,275 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SMART FORTWO PULSE?
- The most common reason the SMART FORTWO PULSE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SMART FORTWO PULSE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SMART service history guide for how to check and keep one.