Hyundai Lantra
From 216 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded and brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 25 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 25 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 15 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 10 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 8 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47% of Lantra failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 17.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £184.
Typical mileage
Half of all Lantras tested had between 75,855 and 118,014 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,460 median miles, the Lantra has 0.042 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 Lantra MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Lantra has a 61.6% MOT pass rate based on 216 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Lantra?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Lantra is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Lantra at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Lantra is 91,460 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 75,855 and 118,014 miles.
Buying a used Lantra?
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 61.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £184 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 47% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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