Hyundai Iload
VanFrom 3,192 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Iloads fare better: 2019 models pass at 71.2% vs 68.4% for 2011.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 175 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 175 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 152 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 137 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 132 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 116 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 116 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 102 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 89 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 78 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 72 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18% of Iload failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
Hyundai Iload on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 61 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 61. At this rate, roughly 30 years until none remain. Now at 86.5% of its peak (2,081 in 2019 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,624 | 176 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,644 | 178 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,660 | 185 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,677 | 179 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,706 | 155 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,732 | 141 | +1 | -13 | -12 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,749 | 136 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,763 | 133 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iload Comfort Crdi 116 | Diesel | 992 | 63% |
| Iload Se Crdi | Diesel | 321 | 20% |
| Iload Comfort Crdi 116 D-C | Diesel | 158 | 10% |
| Iload Classic Crdi 116 | Diesel | 109 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 71.2% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2016 | 60.3% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2015 | 68.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2014 | 70.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
5 earlier years
| 2013 | 74.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2012 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2011 | 68.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2010 | 68.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2009 | 69.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Iloads tested had between 77,574 and 129,539 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 102,471 median miles, the Iload has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Iload MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Iload has a 69.1% MOT pass rate based on 3,192 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Iload?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Iload is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 175 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Hyundai Iloads are on UK roads?
There are 1,624 Hyundai Iloads currently licensed on UK roads, with 176 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Iload at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Iload is 102,471 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,574 and 129,539 miles.
Buying a used Iload?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
Van insurance works differently to car insurance. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like quotes for your use case. Compare van insurance.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.