Generic Code (2015)
2015 Generic Code
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2015 Generic Code. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 model has a first-time pass rate of 72.5%, which is 7.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests more frequent issues at test time. The real concern here is that 46.9% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly half the cohort, which is substantially higher than typical and should weigh heavily in a purchase decision.
The median mileage of 9,601 miles for nine-year-old cars indicates these are relatively lightly used, yet they still average 1.32 failures and 6.1 advisories per test, pointing to age-related wear rather than hard driving. Before buying, obtain the full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and fluid systems where dangerous faults cluster in older vehicles.
What to check before buying a 2015 Generic Code
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Generic Code vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Generic Code vehicles fall between 6,068 and 14,458 miles.
2015 Generic Code — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Generic Code
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.1%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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25%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.7%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
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19.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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18.4%
Headlamp aim too low
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18.4%
Rear Brake binding but not excessively
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15.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.7%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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