Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,128 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

98%

Total Tests

1,128

Model Years

2021 to 2022

Years Covered

About the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV was MOT tested 1,128 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list electric versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 27,876 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 30,139 miles.

Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV performs 15 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Hyundai range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV?

vs average of all models+16% (82% avg)

vs Hyundai brand average+15% (83% avg)

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	99%	85	30,139 mi
2021	96%	1,043	27,876 mi

Questions about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV

Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 1,128 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.