Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a car check
Is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a reliable? We analysed 2,112 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.
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The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and registration plate lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 431 | 73.3% | 42,927 | 63,470 | 86,240 |
| 2006 | 1,673 | 77.3% | 36,095 | 56,209 | 79,938 |
How Long Does a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Last?
Based on 134 Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.3% MOT pass rate from 1,673 tests
73.3% MOT pass rate from 431 tests
The best year to buy a used Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.3% across 1,673 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a THIS CAR | 76.4% | 2,112 | 57,744 mi | 20 yrs |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 74% | 44,118 | 54,896 mi | 23 yrs |
| Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto | 79.4% | 44,035 | 38,367 mi | 18 yrs |
| Smart City Passion 61 Auto | 73% | 27,463 | 48,099 mi | 23 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A | 92.1% | 1,246 | 48,580 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) (74.0% pass rate) and the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto (79.4% pass rate), the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.4% across 2,112 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (46 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (45), and registration plate lamp not working (34). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a owner drives around 4,240 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Smart Forfour Coolstyle 90 S-a models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.