HYUNDAI IX35 MOT pass rate
71.3% of 73,806 HYUNDAI IX35 MOT tests pass.
The IX35 passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HYUNDAI models (79.7%).
The HYUNDAI IX35 passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 76.3% at 6–10 years to 68.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 76.3% | 27,765 | 76,641 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.2% | 46,041 | 94,112 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI IX35
The most common reason the HYUNDAI IX35 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 66.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 31.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 26.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | Cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | 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 IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI KONA — 91.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI IX35?
- 71.3% of HYUNDAI IX35 MOT tests pass, based on 73,806 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI IX35?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI IX35 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 66.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI IX35'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.