Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium reliable?

Based on MOT data from 220 vehicles, the 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium (2022)

220 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium

CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Smart EQ Fortwo Pulse Premium passes its first MOT 82% of the time, marginally better than the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are vanishingly rare at just 0.9% — making it a safe bet mechanically. Failures are almost non-existent at 0.06 per vehicle, though minor advisories do crop up at 0.3 per car, suggesting these are low-stress machines that rarely go seriously wrong.

At just under 10,000 miles on average, these cars are lightly used and typical for their age, which explains both the excellent pass rate and the minimal fault picture. If you're buying one, focus your inspection on the battery health and charging system rather than traditional mechanical wear — that's where real problems lurk with electric vehicles.

We have limited data for the 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 220 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 220 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 704 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 49.4%

348

Silver 22.6%

159

White 21.9%

154

Red 3.4%

Grey 1%

Gold 0.9%

Blue 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,904

typical

4,929

low mileage

12,558

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premium vehicles fall between 4,929 and 12,558 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,929 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,929–12,558 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Smart Eq Fortwo Pulse Premiums sit.

⚠ Over 16,953 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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