Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium
From 282 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 22 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32.6% of Eq Forfour Pulse Premium failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £48.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Forfour Pulse Premiums tested had between 8,283 and 18,296 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,976 median miles, the Eq Forfour Pulse Premium has 0.134 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium has a 84% MOT pass rate based on 282 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Forfour Pulse Premium is 11,976 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,283 and 18,296 miles.
Buying a used Eq Forfour Pulse Premium?
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.
With a 84% pass rate and an average repair bill of £48 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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