Iveco Unknown (2018)

531 real MOT outcomes analysed • 32.6% first-time pass rate

2018 Iveco Unknown

CarHunch analysed 531 real MOT records for the 2018 Iveco Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 47.4% below UK average
32.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
74,513
typical mileage
40,730–126,219 middle half
7.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.42
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2018 Iveco Unknown

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.
  • 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (78%) 415 40.6% 0.51
Gas (21%) 110 0.4% 0.05
Diesel (1%) 5 79.3% 0.8
Electric (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Iveco Unknown 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.

40,730
low mileage
74,513
typical
126,219
high mileage

Half of all 2018 Iveco Unknown vehicles fall between 40,730 and 126,219 miles.

2018 Iveco Unknown — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 169 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

12 169 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.42
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Iveco Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37.6%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 24.5%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 17.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 13.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 13.4%
    Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 12.4%
    Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 12.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.

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