Hyundai Trajet
From 588 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 pin, bush or joint excessively worn and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. 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 48 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 | 48 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 37 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 17 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 14 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 13 |
| a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.6% of Trajet failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.3% 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 £154.
Hyundai Trajet on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 140 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 140. At this rate, roughly 6 years until none remain. Now at 8.5% of its peak (9,805 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 220 | 614 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2025 Q2 | 235 | 614 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| 2025 Q1 | 259 | 616 | +0 | -48 | -48 |
| 2024 Q4 | 282 | 641 | +0 | -51 | -51 |
| 2024 Q3 | 315 | 659 | +0 | -56 | -56 |
| 2024 Q2 | 351 | 679 | +0 | -27 | -27 |
| 2024 Q1 | 374 | 683 | +0 | -35 | -35 |
| 2023 Q4 | 404 | 688 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component missing, likely to become detached or directional stability impaired |
| 2005 | 60.1% | 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, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 2004 | 61.9% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Trajets tested had between 85,784 and 128,767 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 106,495 median miles, the Trajet has 0.037 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 Trajet MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Trajet has a 61.1% MOT pass rate based on 588 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Trajet?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Trajet 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 48 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Hyundai Trajets are on UK roads?
There are 220 Hyundai Trajets currently licensed on UK roads, with 614 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Trajet at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Trajet is 106,495 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 85,784 and 128,767 miles.
Buying a used Trajet?
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 61.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £154 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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