2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Hyundai IX35 MOT pass rate and common faults

322 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 322 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    17 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes21.1%
  2. Tyres7.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.8%
  4. Suspension5.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2016 Hyundai IX35?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2016 Hyundai IX35 cars passed their MOT first time, across 322 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai IX35?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai IX35 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).