2009 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
369 MOT tests on the 2009 Hyundai Iload are in this dataset, and 71.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 25.3% of the time, so this is 3.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (16.5%) and lighting & signalling (15.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), service brake performance and rigid brake pipes — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Iload fails 29.8% of the time in the 60-90k band and 33.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.5% | 61 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 57 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.2% | 56 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.6% | 17 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 30 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 24 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 22 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 19 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 18 |
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 | 38.2% | 141 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 33.6% | 124 |
| 3 | Suspension | 30.9% | 114 |
| 4 | Other defects | 25.2% | 93 |
| 5 | Tyres | 18.7% | 69 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.9% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 47 | 29.8% |
| 90-120k | 116 | 30.2% |
| 120-150k | 83 | 27.7% |
| 150k+ | 90 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 27.6% |
| 2022 | 84 | 30.9% |
| 2023 | 78 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 62 | 25.8% |
| 2025 | 58 | 29.3% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Iload
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 16.5% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (16.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (15.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (15.2% 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
How many 2009 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 369 2009 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Hyundai Iload?
Brakes, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (15.4%).
Does the 2009 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 29.8% in the 60-90k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 369 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.