Hyundai Trajet
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 718 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
718
Highest Pass Rate
2004 (74%)
Years Covered
5
About the Hyundai Trajet
The Hyundai Trajet was MOT tested 718 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2002 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 159 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 66%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Older Hyundai Trajets tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 100,748 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 107,532 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Hyundai brand average of 83%, the Trajet is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Hyundai models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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.
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Hyundai Trajet by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Trajet
Is the Hyundai Trajet reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2002 to 2006), the Hyundai Trajet averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 718 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2004 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Hyundai Trajet has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2004 Hyundai Trajet has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 66%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Hyundai Trajets more reliable?
Older Hyundai Trajets tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
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