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

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90.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.2%

vs Hyundai Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Hyundai Ioniq — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Ioniq has an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, which is 3.2 percentage points above the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ioniq is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Ioniq fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Ioniq for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Hyundai Ioniq, 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 Hyundai Ioniq performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 1,409 vehicles

96.5%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

3.9%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2021

Based on 22,469 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 20,580 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

2019

Based on 22,139 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 3yr

76k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2018

Based on 21,012 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2017

Based on 13,819 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

11.9%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2016

Based on 1,112 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

13.9%

0

Based on 36,972 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Ioniq

The most common reasons a Hyundai Ioniq fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.2%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

0.7%
5

Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

0.6%

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

1.6%

Front Nearside

1.4%

Rear Nearside

0.8%

Hyundai Ioniq — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Ioniq MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Ioniq?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Ioniq is 90.9% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. 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 Hyundai Ioniq?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Ioniq are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, the Hyundai Ioniq 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 Hyundai Ioniq?
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 Hyundai Ioniq?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Ioniq: 50,952 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ioniq to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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