Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Pulse Wy?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Pulse Wy?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Pulse Wy?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Pulse Wy vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Pulse Wy reliable?

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles, the 2014 Pulse Wy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Pulse Wy?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Pulse Wy are: Exhaust noisy (22.4% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22.2% of vehicles), Steering headbearing has slight free play (12.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Pulse Wy?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Pulse Wy (2014)

274 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Pulse Wy

CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2014 Pulse Wy. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Pulse WY falls short of the UK average with a 74.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and nearly a quarter of vehicles (22.6%) have recorded dangerous defects—a significant concern for buyers prioritising safety. These are genuinely problematic figures that should give you pause before purchase.

At just over 9,000 miles on average, these cars are lightly used, yet they're accumulating nearly one failure per vehicle and 3.6 advisories each, suggesting underlying durability issues rather than age-related wear. Before committing, have any used Pulse WY independently inspected by a trusted mechanic, particularly focusing on why such low-mileage examples are failing their tests.

We have limited data for the 2014 Pulse Wy — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

22.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.95

Over 3.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 274 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 274 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 22.4%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 22.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 12.8%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Steering headbearing has excessive free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 7.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 6%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Rear Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 5.4%

Front Valve stem seriously damaged

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 507 Pulse Wy vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 60.2%

305

Silver 39.8%

202

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Pulse Wy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,454

typical

5,015

low mileage

12,298

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Pulse Wy vehicles fall between 5,015 and 12,298 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,015 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,015–12,298 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Pulse Wys sit.

⚠ Over 16,602 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Pulse Wy — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 8% of 2014 Pulse Wys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.95

Avg failures per vehicle

3.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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