Hyundai ix35: what fails at MOT
66,000 MOT tests on the Hyundai ix35 in 2024, counted. 34% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
34% of Hyundai ix35 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 29.7%, so the ix35 does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on brakes (10.7% of tests), lights and electrics (8.3% of tests) and suspension (6.5% of tests). It fails on brakes and steering more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 386 | 26.2% | 21.3% | 57,200 44,000 to 73,600 |
| 2015 | 15,008 | 27.1% | 24.4% | 72,200 57,500 to 88,000 |
| 2014 | 17,280 | 29.6% | 27.7% | 80,300 64,900 to 97,400 |
| 2013 | 13,628 | 37.1% | 30.6% | 87,600 70,600 to 105,500 |
| 2012 | 10,410 | 39.8% | 33.4% | 94,300 76,100 to 112,700 |
| 2011 | 6,321 | 41.9% | 36.1% | 102,000 83,500 to 122,200 |
| 2010 | 3,268 | 43.7% | 38.6% | 106,600 89,200 to 125,600 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Hyundai ix35 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | ix35 | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes More than most | 10.7% | 4.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Suspension | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Tyres | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Steering More than most | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions Less than most | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Body and structure Less than most | 0.8% | 2.3% |
The parts that fail most
- Brake test4.6%
- Footbrake3.6%
- Tyre tread3.3%
- Track rod end2.8%
- Brake pads2.8%
- Side light2.7%
- Ball joint2.1%
- Washers2.0%
- Tyre1.9%
- Headlamp1.7%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Brake test: efficiency below requirements3.3%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
- Side light: not working2.6%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
- Footbrake: excessively binding2.4%
- Ball joint: excessively worn2.0%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
- Handbrake: inoperative on one side1.6%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.5%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.2%
- Brake pads: wearing thin9.7%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.9%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.0%
- Footbrake: binding but not excessively4.0%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.9%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively2.5%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Is there any play, knocking or stiffness in the steering?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
Check a Hyundai ix35's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.