Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium
From 510 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2020 | 89.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eq Fortwo Pulse Premiums tested had between 6,122 and 12,584 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,174 median miles, the Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium has 0.12 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium MOT pass rate?
The Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 510 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium is 8,174 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,122 and 12,584 miles.
Buying a used Eq Fortwo 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.
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