Hyundai MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 11 Hyundai models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Hyundai MOT Reliability Overview
Across 11 models with sufficient test data, Hyundai vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 25.1%. This puts Hyundai below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Hyundai model for MOT is the Hyundai Kona with a 11.1% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Hyundai Getz at 44.4%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Hyundai Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Getz | 44.4% | 100,936 |
| Hyundai I30 | 31.8% | 445,282 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 31.6% | 156,310 |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 30.5% | 220,746 |
| Hyundai I40 | 25.4% | 91,680 |
| Hyundai I20 | 24.9% | 513,799 |
| Hyundai Ix20 | 24.6% | 116,575 |
| Hyundai I10 | 24.1% | 934,459 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 16.3% | 499,037 |
| Hyundai Ioniq | 12.1% | 148,251 |
| Hyundai Kona | 11.1% | 119,118 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Hyundai MOT FAQs
Are Hyundai cars reliable for MOT?
Hyundai has 11 models in our database. Hyundai vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Hyundai model is best for MOT?
The Hyundai Kona has the lowest MOT failure rate at 11.1%, making it the most reliable Hyundai model in our dataset. See full Hyundai Kona MOT data.
Which Hyundai model fails MOT most?
The Hyundai Getz has the highest failure rate at 44.4%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Hyundai Getz MOT data.
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