Hyundai Common MOT Problems (2026)
Hyundai models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 1,548,113 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Hyundai MOT pass rate: 83%
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83%
Avg pass rate
17%
Avg fail rate
116
Models tested
Hyundai Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Coupe | 31% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Hyundai Accent | 31% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Hyundai Matrix | 30% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Hyundai Getz | 29% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Hyundai Amica | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Hyundai Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Hyundai Models by Fail Rate
Every Hyundai model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | 2003 | 63% | 36% | |
| Accent | 2004 | 65% | 35% | |
| Matrix | 2007 | 66% | 33% | |
| Coupe | 2004 | 65% | 33% | |
| Getz | 2004 | 67% | 32% | |
| Tucson | 2006 | 67% | 32% | |
| Coupe | 2008 | 67% | 32% | |
| Matrix | 2005 | 65% | 32% | |
| Amica | 2002 | 68% | 32% | |
| Accent | 2005 | 67% | 32% | |
| Tucson | 2004 | 67% | 32% | |
| Matrix | 2003 | 67% | 32% | |
| Getz | 2005 | 68% | 31% | |
| Coupe | 2007 | 68% | 31% | |
| Getz | 2003 | 68% | 31% | |
| Tucson | 2005 | 67% | 31% | |
| Santa Fe | 2005 | 69% | 31% | |
| Matrix | 2006 | 69% | 31% | |
| Coupe | 2005 | 69% | 31% | |
| Matrix | 2008 | 68% | 31% | |
| Amica | 2000 | 68% | 31% | |
| Accent | 2006 | 69% | 31% | |
| i30 | 2008 | 69% | 30% | |
| Santa Fe | 2006 | 69% | 30% | |
| Coupe | 2006 | 69% | 30% | |
| Santa Fe | 2003 | 68% | 30% | |
| Getz | 2006 | 70% | 29% | |
| Coupe | 2009 | 71% | 29% | |
| i30 | 2007 | 70% | 29% | |
| Santa Fe | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| Terracan | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| Accent | 2002 | 70% | 29% | |
| i800 | 2009 | 71% | 29% | |
| i30 | 2010 | 71% | 28% | |
| i30 | 2009 | 72% | 28% | |
| i10 | 2008 | 71% | 28% | |
| Getz | 2007 | 72% | 28% | |
| Santa Fe | 2011 | 72% | 28% | |
| ix35 | 2010 | 72% | 28% | |
| Amica | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| Tucson | 2007 | 70% | 28% | |
| Tucson | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| Tucson | 2008 | 71% | 28% | |
| Amica | 2001 | 72% | 28% | |
| i800 | 2013 | 71% | 28% | |
| i30 | 2013 | 73% | 27% | |
| i30 | 2011 | 72% | 27% | |
| i30 | 2012 | 72% | 27% | |
| Getz | 2008 | 72% | 27% | |
| ix20 | 2011 | 72% | 27% |
Showing top 50 of 234 model/year combinations. View all Hyundai models
Hyundai MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Hyundai cars?
The most common MOT problems on Hyundai cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Hyundai diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Hyundai models with at least 1,000 tests, the Hyundai Coupe has the highest average fail rate at 31%. The Hyundai Accent is level on 31%.
Which Hyundai model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV has the best MOT record of the Hyundai models with at least 1,000 tests: 96% of its 2,077 MOT tests ended in a pass and 4% in a fail. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV is level on 96%. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Hyundai?
The average MOT pass rate for Hyundai is 83%, based on 1,548,113 MOT tests across 116 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 17% of MOT tests on Hyundai cars ended in a fail.
Hyundai Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Hyundai model
Every Hyundai model, A to Z (76)
- Hyundai Accent
- Hyundai Amica
- Hyundai Bayon Premium T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Bayon SE Connect T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Coupe
- Hyundai Getz
- Hyundai i10
- Hyundai i10 N Line T-Gdi
- Hyundai i10 Premium Mpi
- Hyundai i10 Premium Mpi Auto
- Hyundai i10 SE Connect Mpi
- Hyundai i10 SE Connect Mpi Auto
- Hyundai i20
- Hyundai i20 Element T-Gdi
- Hyundai i20 N T-Gdi
- Hyundai i20 Premium MHEV T-Gdi
- Hyundai i20 Premium MHEV T-Gdi Auto
- Hyundai i20 SE Connect MHEV T-Gdi
- Hyundai i20 SE Connect MHEV T-Gdi Auto
- Hyundai i30
- Hyundai i30 N Line MHEV T-Gdi
- Hyundai i30 N T-Gdi Auto
- Hyundai i30 SE Connect MHEV T-Gdi
- Hyundai i40
- Hyundai i800
- Hyundai Iload
- Hyundai Ioniq
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV
- Hyundai Ioniq First Edition HEV S-A
- Hyundai Ioniq SE Connect HEV S-A
- Hyundai ix20
- Hyundai ix35
- Hyundai Kona
- Hyundai Kona N Line T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Kona Play T-Gdi
- Hyundai Kona Premium Gdi HEV S-A
- Hyundai Kona Premium SE Gdi HEV S-A
- Hyundai Kona Premium T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Kona SE Connect Gdi HEV S-A
- Hyundai Kona SE Connect T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Kona Ultimate EV
- Hyundai Kona Ultimate Gdi HEV S-A
- Hyundai Kona Ultimate T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Matrix
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Terracan
- Hyundai Trajet
- Hyundai Tucsn PRM SE48V MHEV CRDI2WDSA
- Hyundai Tucson
- Hyundai Tucson N Line Gdi 2WD
- Hyundai Tucson N Line S T-Gdi
- Hyundai Tucson N Line S T-Gdi HEV Auto
- Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi
- Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi 2WD
- Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi HEV Auto
- Hyundai Tucson N Line T-Gdi MHEV S-A
- Hyundai Tucson N LN48V MHEV CRDI2WD Sa
- Hyundai Tucson N Lne 48V MHEV CRDI 2WD
- Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi
- Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi HEV Auto
- Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Tucson Premium T-Gdi MHEV S-A
- Hyundai Tucson Premium Tgdi PHEV 4X4 A
- Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T-Gdi
- Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T-Gdi HEV A
- Hyundai Tucson SE Connect T-Gdi MHEV
- Hyundai Tucson SE Connect Tgdi MHEV Sa
- Hyundai Tucson SE NAV48V MHEV CRDI 2WD
- Hyundai Tucson SE NV48V MHEV CRDI2WDSA
- Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi
- Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi HEV Auto
- Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi MHEV S-A
- Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Tgdi PHEV 4X4A
- Hyundai Veloster
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