2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Hyundai Ioniq MOT pass rate and common faults

13,147 MOT tests in 2024. 87.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time87.1%
Failed or needed repairs12.9%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    319 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    101 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.5%
  3. Tyres4.3%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Body & chassis0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?

In 2024, 87.1% of 2021 Hyundai Ioniq cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,147 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).