Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Generic Code?

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 2014 Generic Code?

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 2014 Generic Code?

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.

How many 2014 Generic Code vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Generic Code reliable?

Based on MOT data from 164 vehicles, the 2014 Generic Code has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Generic Code?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Generic Code are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (37.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25% of vehicles), Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (20.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Generic Code?

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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Generic Code (2014)

164 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.8% first-time pass rate

2014 Generic Code

CarHunch analysed 164 real MOT records for the 2014 Generic Code. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2014 model has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 72.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, which suggests reliability issues are more common than you'd hope. More concerning, 43.3% of vehicles in this cohort have had a dangerous defect flagged at some point—nearly double the typical rate—so structural, braking, or safety failures are a real risk with this car.

The median mileage of 10,007 miles is unusually low for a 10-year-old vehicle, suggesting many examples have been lightly used, yet they're still averaging 1.49 failures per test and 6.4 advisories, which points to age-related wear rather than high-mileage abuse. Before committing to buy, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the braking system, suspension geometry, and structural welds, since those dangerous defects aren't always obvious.

We have limited data for the 2014 Generic Code — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

43.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.49

Over 4.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 164 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 164 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 37.9%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Clutch lever shortened

Tyre wear 25%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 20.7%

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Rear Brake binding but not excessively · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 19.5%

Drive chain slightly loose · Headlamp aim too low · Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s)

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 13.7%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 164 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43.3% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Generic Code 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.

10,007

typical

5,704

low mileage

16,115

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Generic Code vehicles fall between 5,704 and 16,115 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,704 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.

✓ 5,704–16,115 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Generic Codes sit.

⚠ Over 21,755 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Generic Code — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2014 Generic Codes are still active.

Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.49

Avg failures per vehicle

6.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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