2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Hyundai Ioniq MOT pass rate and common faults

451 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 451 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  9. Windscreen: damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Suspension2.4%
  5. Lights & electrics2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Hyundai Ioniq?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2016 Hyundai Ioniq cars passed their MOT first time, across 451 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Ioniq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).