2012 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 907 MOT tests, the 2012 Hyundai Iload recorded a 75.2% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 21.6% of the time, so this is 3.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests against 14.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and leaf spring — position lamp alone was recorded 59 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 25.7% versus 21.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.4% in 2021 to 20.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 168 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.7% | 133 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.0% | 91 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 50 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.1% | 37 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.1% | 28 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 59 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 3 | Leaf spring | 49 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 47 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 47 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 44 |
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 | 31.5% | 286 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.7% | 197 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 148 |
| 4 | Suspension | 13.5% | 122 |
| 5 | Other defects | 10.1% | 92 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.4% | 67 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 97 | 21.6% |
| 60-90k | 225 | 21.8% |
| 90-120k | 225 | 24.9% |
| 120-150k | 158 | 31.0% |
| 150k+ | 191 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 205 | 25.4% |
| 2022 | 182 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 190 | 28.4% |
| 2024 | 180 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 150 | 20.7% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Iload
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.7% 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 (10.0% 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 2012 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
75.2% of the 907 2012 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Hyundai Iload?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests, followed by brakes (14.7%).
Does the 2012 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.6% in the 30-60k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 907 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.