Man Unknown (2009)

3,032 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.7% first-time pass rate

2009 Man Unknown

CarHunch is tracking 3,032 2009 Man Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

MOT statistics not available

We have 3,032 2009 Man Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2009 Man 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 (100%) 3,020 0.4% 0.01
Diesel (0%) 11 80.8% 0.73
Electric (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Man 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.

289,107
low mileage
477,142
typical
540,779
high mileage

Half of all 2009 Man Unknown vehicles fall between 289,107 and 540,779 miles.

Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Man Unknown

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

  • 13%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 10.9%
    Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
  • 8.7%
    Service brake efficiency below requirements
  • 6.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.5%
    Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
  • 4.3%
    Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
  • 4.3%
    Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
  • 4.3%
    advise air leak above gearbox

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.

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