Toyota Unknown (2018)
2018 Toyota Unknown
CarHunch analysed 307 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2018 Toyota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas (24%) | 75 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (22%) | 68 | 20% | 0.24 |
| Electric (20%) | 61 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (17%) | 52 | 60.1% | 0.15 |
| Gas Diesel (8%) | 26 | 0% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (7%) | 20 | 63.6% | 0.25 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
2018 Toyota Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Toyota Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.5%
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16.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6%
Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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