Hyundai Iload MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 14 model years and 5,513 tests, the Hyundai Iload passes its MOT 76.2% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (21.0% fail rate), the Iload comes out 2.8pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.4% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 382 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.8% once past 150k — 4.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 31.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Iload model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 369 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Brakes |
| 2010 | 771 | 74.2% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 74.5% | 25.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 907 | 75.2% | 24.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 516 | 77.9% | 22.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 371 | 80.0% | 20.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 336 | 81.0% | 19.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 250 | 77.2% | 22.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 100 | 80.0% | 20.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 104 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 127 | 84.3% | 15.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 960 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 734 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.2% | 505 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 258 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.1% | 225 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.4% | 130 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 109 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 60 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 382 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 341 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 306 |
| 4 | Leaf spring | 250 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 228 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 222 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 218 |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipes | 191 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.1% | 1,713 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.7% | 1,197 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 927 |
| 4 | Suspension | 14.2% | 785 |
| 5 | Other defects | 10.0% | 551 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 360 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 190 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 675 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,295 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,430 | 26.3% |
| 120-150k | 953 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 970 | 27.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,196 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 1,154 | 23.1% |
| 2023 | 1,142 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 1,041 | 24.5% |
| 2025 | 980 | 24.2% |
What to check before buying a Hyundai Iload
- Lighting & signalling (17.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (9.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Iload?
76.2% of the 5,513 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 23.8% fail rate, across model years 2008–2021.
What does the Hyundai Iload most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.4% of tests, then brakes (13.3%).
How much does mileage affect Iload MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.8% for 150k+, a 21.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,513 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.