Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive
From 212 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Forfour Exclusives tested had between 7,688 and 14,972 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,540 median miles, the Eq Forfour Exclusive has 0.069 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Smart models
Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 212 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Forfour Exclusive is 11,540 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,688 and 14,972 miles.
Buying a used Eq Forfour Exclusive?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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