Hyundai Ix35
From 80,074 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ix35s fare better: 2016 models pass at 78% vs 68% for 2010.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 3,690 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.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,690 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,078 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2,438 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,116 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,095 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 1,390 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,351 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,289 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,279 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1,073 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.7% of Ix35 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £121.
Hyundai Ix35 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,401 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 1,399. At this rate, roughly 34.7 years until none remain. Now at 83.3% of its peak (58,313 in 2016 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 46,909 | 1,651 | +1 | -443 | -442 |
| 2025 Q2 | 47,503 | 1,499 | +0 | -518 | -518 |
| 2025 Q1 | 48,113 | 1,407 | +1 | -238 | -237 |
| 2024 Q4 | 48,477 | 1,280 | +0 | -202 | -202 |
| 2024 Q3 | 48,806 | 1,153 | +2 | -350 | -348 |
| 2024 Q2 | 49,213 | 1,094 | +0 | -393 | -393 |
| 2024 Q1 | 49,691 | 1,009 | +0 | -364 | -364 |
| 2023 Q4 | 50,107 | 957 | +1 | -133 | -132 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ix35 Premium 2Wd Crdi | Diesel | 7,292 | 17% |
| Ix35 Se Nav Crdi | Diesel | 5,759 | 13% |
| Ix35 Se Crdi | Diesel | 5,620 | 13% |
| Ix35 Premium 4Wd Crdi 134 | Diesel | 3,963 | 9% |
| Ix35 Gdi Style 2Wd | Petrol | 2,560 | 6% |
| Ix35 Premium 4Wd Crdi Auto | Diesel | 2,488 | 6% |
| Ix35 Style 2Wd Crdi | Diesel | 2,263 | 5% |
| Ix35 S Crdi | Diesel | 2,143 | 5% |
| Ix35 Premium Crdi | Diesel | 1,506 | 3% |
| Ix35 Se | Diesel | 1,379 | 3% |
| Ix35 Premium 2Wd Crdi 134 | Diesel | 1,340 | 3% |
| Ix35 S | Petrol | 1,086 | 3% |
| Ix35 Se Nav 4Wd Crdi Auto | Diesel | 944 | 2% |
| Ix35 Se Nav 4Wd Crdi | Diesel | 887 | 2% |
| Ix35 Premium 4Wd Crdi | Diesel | 866 | 2% |
| Ix35 Se Nav Blue Drive | Petrol | 775 | 2% |
| Ix35 Se Blue Drive | Petrol | 756 | 2% |
| Ix35 Se 4Wd Crdi | Diesel | 596 | 1% |
| Ix35 Se Crdi Blue Drive | Diesel | 573 | 1% |
| Ix35 Style 2Wd Crdi 134 | Diesel | 506 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 78% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 77.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2014 | 76.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2013 | 71.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
3 earlier years
| 2012 | 69.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 68.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ix35s tested had between 72,292 and 117,981 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,404 median miles, the Ix35 has 0.028 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 Ioniq | 88.1% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Ix35 MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Ix35 has a 73.4% MOT pass rate based on 80,074 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Ix35?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Ix35 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 3,690 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Hyundai Ix35s are on UK roads?
There are 46,909 Hyundai Ix35s currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,651 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Ix35 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Ix35 is 95,404 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,292 and 117,981 miles.
Buying a used Ix35?
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 73.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £121 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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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.