KTM Unknown (2002)

313 real MOT outcomes analysed • 7.8% first-time pass rate

2002 KTM Unknown

CarHunch analysed 313 real MOT records for the 2002 KTM Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 72.2% below UK average
7.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
1,996
typical mileage
632–7,000 middle half
1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 KTM 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
Petrol (100%) 312 7.7% 0.04
Other (0%) 1 50% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 KTM 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.

632
low mileage
1,996
typical
7,000
high mileage

Half of all 2002 KTM Unknown vehicles fall between 632 and 7,000 miles.

2002 KTM Unknown — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024, 92% of the peak.

12 11 2020 2024

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2024.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 KTM Unknown

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

  • 26.7%
    Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 24.4%
    Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
  • 17.8%
    Front Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 15.6%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 15.6%
    Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
  • 15.6%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 15.6%
    Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
  • 13.3%
    Chain guard missing ()

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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