HYUNDAI IONIQ MOT pass rate
91.1% of 74,257 HYUNDAI IONIQ MOT tests pass.
The IONIQ passes its MOT 91.1% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI IONIQ passes its MOT 91.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.0% at 0–3 years to 88.6% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.0% | 17,078 | 31,945 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.5% | 43,885 | 51,863 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.6% | 13,294 | 86,191 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI IONIQ
The most common reason the HYUNDAI IONIQ fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 36.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.5% | Too high |
| Visibility | 27.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 21.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 3.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Steering | 1.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI KONA — 91.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI IONIQ?
- 91.1% of HYUNDAI IONIQ MOT tests pass, based on 74,257 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI IONIQ?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI IONIQ fails its MOT is tyres — present in 36.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI IONIQ's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.