Hyundai ranks 90th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%, putting Hyundai in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 121 models across 30 years of data (1994 to 2023), there's a wide spread of 44 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Hyundai.
Most and Least Reliable Hyundai Models
The Santa Fe Premium Phev Auto leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 238 tests. At the other end, the Pony has the lowest at 56%. Overall, more than half of Hyundai's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Hyundai Fuel Types
Hyundai models in our data come in 54 petrol, 20 diesel, 48 hybrid, 10 electric variants. Hyundai is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.