Smart Forfour Pulse MOT data by year
The Smart Forfour Pulse appears in 1,282 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2004–2007. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 71.7%.
1,282
MOT tests analysed
71.7%
Pass rate
28.3%
Fail rate
2004–2007
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 259 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 24.4% | 313 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 154 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 100 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.6% | 85 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.4% | 82 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.5% | 57 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 53 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.4% | 43 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,282 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.