Pilote Unknown (2021)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Pilote Unknown

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2021 Pilote Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 14.5% above UK average
94.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,384
typical mileage
8,912–16,878 middle half
0.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Pilote 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 (88%) 108 94.2% 0.15
Diesel (12%) 15 96.7% 0.07

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Pilote 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.

8,912
low mileage
12,384
typical
16,878
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Pilote Unknown vehicles fall between 8,912 and 16,878 miles.

2021 Pilote Unknown — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).

102 15 2024 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2024–2025.

MOT History Averages

2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Pilote Unknown

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

  • 8.6%
    Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
  • 8.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 7.1%
    Nearside Headlamp aim too low
  • 7.1%
    Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
  • 7.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 5.7%
    Offside Headlamp aim too high
  • 4.3%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 4.3%
    Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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2022 2023 2024