Hyundai Unclassified
From 283 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 7 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.2% of Unclassified failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £102.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 52,253 and 99,435 miles on the clock.
At 71,960 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.043 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Unclassified has a 68.9% MOT pass rate based on 283 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Unclassified is 71,960 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,253 and 99,435 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 68.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £102 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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