2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Hyundai Ioniq MOT pass rate and common faults

9,731 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,731 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    214 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    79 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    52 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Lights & electrics4.5%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2019 Hyundai Ioniq cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,731 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).