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Knaus

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 3 models from 207 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

207

Models

3

Years Covered

2016-2021

Most Reliable

Sun

98% pass rate

Least Reliable

Unclassified

96% pass rate

Most Popular

Sun

84 tests

All Knaus Models

ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Sun2 yrs98%84Diesel
Sky1 yr97%73Diesel
Unclassified1 yr96%50Diesel

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How reliable is Knaus?

Brand ranking8th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average+15% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate3 of 3
Reliability spread (best to worst)2 percentage points

About Knaus Cars

Knaus ranks 8th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 97%. That's 15 points above the national average of 82%, making Knaus one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.

With 3 models across 6 years of data (2016 to 2021), there's a narrow spread of just 2 percentage points between models, meaning Knaus reliability is fairly consistent across the range.

Most and Least Reliable Knaus Models

The Sun leads the range with a 98% average pass rate from 84 tests. At the other end, the Unclassified has the lowest at 96%. Overall, more than half of Knaus's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.

Knaus Fuel Types

Knaus models in our data come in 3 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.

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