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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Knaus SUN. Check any SUN by registration number below.

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96.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Knaus Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Knaus SUN — MOT Reliability Overview

The Knaus SUN has an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Knaus brand average of 94.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the SUN is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Knaus SUN, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Knaus SUN performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 30 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Knaus average: 94.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

2017

Based on 77 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Knaus average: 94.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.1%

2016

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Knaus average: 94.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2015

Based on 36 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Knaus average: 94.3%

0

Based on 96 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Knaus average: 94.3%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

13.3%

Front Offside

13.3%

Other Knaus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Knaus models.

Knaus Boxlife

90.2% pass rate

Knaus VAN

84.6% pass rate

Knaus Boxstar

100.0% pass rate

Knaus Unclassified

90.9% pass rate

Knaus SKY

89.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Knaus SUN

Knaus SUN — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Knaus SUN MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Knaus SUN?
The average MOT pass rate for the Knaus SUN is 96.2% compared to the Knaus average of 94.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Knaus SUN?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Knaus SUN reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.2%, the Knaus SUN is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Knaus SUN?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Knaus SUN?
Typical mileage for the Knaus SUN: 25,761 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used SUN to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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