2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Hyundai Ioniq MOT pass rate and common faults

8,580 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    216 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    87 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    68 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.0%
  2. Tyres5.9%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2018 Hyundai Ioniq?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2018 Hyundai Ioniq cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,580 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).