Hyundai Ioniq
From 68,927 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ioniqs fare better: 2022 models pass at 92% vs 85.7% for 2016.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 1,037 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,037 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 980 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 921 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 384 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 378 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 361 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 319 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 314 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 266 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 200 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.2% of failures are serious: 36.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
Hyundai Ioniq on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 5,102 newly registered in the past year with 700 leaving, a net gain of 4,402. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 63,593 | 661 | +1,432 | -109 | +1,323 |
| 2025 Q2 | 62,269 | 662 | +869 | -148 | +721 |
| 2025 Q1 | 61,601 | 609 | +1,401 | -66 | +1,335 |
| 2024 Q4 | 60,331 | 544 | +1,400 | -377 | +1,023 |
| 2024 Q3 | 59,344 | 508 | +1,429 | -0 | +1,476 |
| 2024 Q2 | 57,906 | 470 | +1,833 | -0 | +2,083 |
| 2024 Q1 | 55,791 | 502 | +1,761 | -726 | +1,035 |
| 2023 Q4 | 54,835 | 423 | +1,629 | -171 | +1,458 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq Premium Hev S-A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 11,452 | 18% |
| Ioniq Premium Se Hev S-A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 10,127 | 16% |
| Ioniq 5 Premium Ev | Battery Electric | 7,309 | 12% |
| Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev | Battery Electric | 6,172 | 10% |
| Ioniq Premium Ev | Battery Electric | 5,537 | 9% |
| Ioniq Se Hev S-A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 4,402 | 7% |
| Ioniq Premium Se Ev | Battery Electric | 2,850 | 5% |
| Ioniq Premium Se Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 2,201 | 3% |
| Ioniq 6 Ultimate Ev | Battery Electric | 2,095 | 3% |
| Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev 4X4 | Battery Electric | 1,966 | 3% |
| Ioniq Premium Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,671 | 3% |
| Ioniq 5 N Ev 4X4 | Battery Electric | 1,209 | 2% |
| Ioniq 6 Premium Ev | Battery Electric | 1,205 | 2% |
| Ioniq Se Connect Hev S-A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,027 | 2% |
| Ioniq 6 Ultimate Ev 4X4 | Battery Electric | 898 | 1% |
| Ioniq First Edition Hev S-A | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 898 | 1% |
| Ioniq 5 Se Connect Ev | Battery Electric | 726 | 1% |
| Ioniq 5 Namsan Edition Ev | Battery Electric | 560 | <1% |
| Ioniq 6 First Edition Ev 4X4 | Battery Electric | 352 | <1% |
| Ioniq 5 Premium Ev 4X4 | Battery Electric | 345 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 87.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 89.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
3 earlier years
| 2018 | 87% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 85.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 85.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ioniqs tested had between 25,078 and 62,776 miles on the clock.
At 44,904 median miles, the Ioniq has 0.027 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 Ioniq MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Ioniq has a 88.1% MOT pass rate based on 68,927 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Ioniq?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Ioniq is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 1,037 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
How many Hyundai Ioniqs are on UK roads?
There are 63,593 Hyundai Ioniqs currently licensed on UK roads, with 661 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Ioniq at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Ioniq is 44,904 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,078 and 62,776 miles.
Buying a used Ioniq?
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.
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