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Common Hyundai Ioniq Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Hyundai Ioniq MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 75,081 real MOT tests across 7 model years.

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91%

Hyundai Ioniq pass rate

83%

Hyundai average

82%

National average

The Hyundai Ioniq has an average MOT pass rate of 91%, which is 8 points above the Hyundai average and 9 points above the national average. Newer HYUNDAI IONIQs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

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Most Common Hyundai Ioniq MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Hyundai Ioniq, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Suspension

Moderate likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Exhaust & Emissions

Lower likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Hyundai Ioniq Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2016
87%
Worst year
2017
89%
2018
90%
2019
92%
2020
93%
2021
91%
2022
96%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2022Electric0.0L96%4%
2021Hybrid1.6L91%8%
2020Petrol1.6L93%7%
2019Hybrid1.6L92%8%
2018Hybrid1.6L90%10%
2017Hybrid1.6L89%11%
2016Petrol1.6L87%12%

Most Reliable Year

2022

96% pass rate from 1,142 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2016

87% pass rate from 739 tests

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Hyundai Ioniq Running Costs

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Hyundai Ioniq FAQ

What are the most common Hyundai Ioniq problems?

The most common Hyundai Ioniq MOT problems are brakes, lights issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 75,081 real tests.

Is the Hyundai Ioniq reliable?

The Hyundai Ioniq has an average MOT pass rate of 91%, which is 9 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Hyundai Ioniq is most reliable?

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq is the most reliable year with a 96% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2016 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 87%.

How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Ioniq faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Hyundai Ioniq typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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