Hyundai reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 37 of 52 makes
873,855 Hyundai cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 27.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Hyundai is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 13.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
Hyundai models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq | 136 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 41,747 |
| Hyundai i40 | 110 | 28.1% | – | 21,134 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 104 | 18.2% | 13.3% | 134,449 |
| Hyundai Kona | 103 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 38,972 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 98 | 33.0% | 11.5% | 32,431 |
| Hyundai ix35 | 96 | 35.1% | – | 51,678 |
| Hyundai i20 | 94 | 27.8% | 14.2% | 127,048 |
| Hyundai Coupe | 87 | 48.0% | – | 5,445 |
| Hyundai Getz | 86 | 46.2% | – | 18,847 |
| Hyundai i10 | 86 | 27.5% | 15.5% | 244,250 |
| Hyundai i30 | 86 | 35.4% | 14.2% | 104,647 |
| Hyundai Amica | 85 | 42.1% | – | 4,774 |
| Hyundai Matrix | 83 | 48.0% | – | 3,290 |
| Hyundai Veloster | 83 | 39.6% | – | 2,540 |
| Hyundai ix20 | 82 | 29.5% | – | 29,007 |
| Hyundai I800 | 71 | 38.0% | – | 8,205 |
Hyundai MOT failure rate by age
What Hyundai cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 8.9% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 6.1% | About average |
| Suspension | 5.8% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Visibility | 5.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 2.2% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.6% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 32% less often |
Most common Hyundai MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1% of tests
Compare Hyundai cars with their rivals
- Fiat 500 vs Hyundai i10
- Toyota Aygo vs Hyundai i10
- Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto
- Nissan Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson
- Ford Kuga vs Hyundai Tucson
- Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson
- Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Tucson
- Honda CR-V vs Hyundai Tucson
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Hyundai Tucson
- Peugeot 3008 vs Hyundai Tucson
- Hyundai Tucson vs Audi Q3
- Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4
- Fiat 500 vs Hyundai Inster
- Toyota Aygo vs Hyundai Inster
- Hyundai i10 vs Hyundai Inster
- Kia Picanto vs Hyundai Inster
New Hyundai models: Hyundai Inster
Frequently asked questions
›Are Hyundai cars reliable?
By MOT results, Hyundai ranks 37 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 92 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 27.4% of Hyundai cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Hyundai?
The Hyundai Ioniq, with a score of 136. The lowest-scoring is the I800 (71).
›What do Hyundai cars fail their MOT on?
Brakes: 8.9% of Hyundai MOTs failed on it, 1.6 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.