Knaus Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Knaus Unknown reliable? We analysed 359 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Knaus Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Knaus Unknown.
Knaus Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Knaus Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Knaus Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Knaus Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Knaus Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Knaus Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Knaus Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Knaus Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Knaus Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Knaus Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 87.3% | 6,404 | 10,854 | 16,926 |
| 2020 | 84 | 88.1% | 8,153 | 18,392 | 30,897 |
How Long Does a Knaus Unknown Last?
Based on 116 Knaus Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
Knaus Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Knaus Unknown 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 Knaus Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 84 tests
87.3% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
The best year to buy a used Knaus Unknown is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 84 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Knaus Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knaus Unknown THIS CAR | 87.5% | 359 | 15,041 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes C220 CDI Classic Auto | 69.4% | 235 | 161,716 mi | — yrs |
| Ktm 350 Exc-f 19 | 86% | 358 | 2,205 mi | — yrs |
| Triumph Trw | 93.3% | 523 | 11,487 mi | 62 yrs |
| Nissan Juke Kiiro Dig-t S-a | 89.7% | 407 | 21,206 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic Auto (69.4% pass rate) and the Ktm 350 Exc-f 19 (86.0% pass rate), the Knaus Unknown outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Knaus Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 359 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Knaus Unknown owner drives around 2,827 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.
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.