Yiying Unknown (2014)
2014 Yiying Unknown
CarHunch analysed 152 real MOT records for the 2014 Yiying Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 YIYING is a serious red flag for reliability: only 33% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and just 4.6% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—the real concern is the sheer volume of failures, with vehicles averaging 0.34 failures and 0.8 advisories per test. The median mileage of under 5,000 miles suggests these are lightly used cars, yet they're still failing at an alarming rate, pointing to design or manufacturing issues rather than wear-and-tear.
This isn't a case of high-mileage cars breaking down; these vehicles are failing their first test despite low usage. If you're considering this model, budget heavily for repairs immediately after purchase and ask the seller for full service records—skip it entirely unless the price reflects the substantial maintenance risk.
What to check before buying a 2014 Yiying 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Yiying 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.
Half of all 2014 Yiying Unknown vehicles fall between 2,618 and 8,597 miles.
2014 Yiying Unknown — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2019.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Yiying 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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11.7%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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10.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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8.1%
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
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8.1%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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8.1%
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
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7.2%
Headlamp aim too low
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6.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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