2014 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Hyundai Iload passed 80.0% of its 371 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (18.1% fail rate), the 2014 Iload comes out 1.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.0% of tests against 10.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 35 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 30.6% versus 14.3%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 63 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.7% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.2% | 23 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 8 |
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 | 35 |
| 2 | Wipers | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 4 | Leaf spring | 16 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 14 |
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 | 25.1% | 93 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.3% | 68 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.5% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 7.3% | 27 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.1% | 19 |
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 | 63 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 90 | 21.1% |
| 120-150k | 50 | 24.0% |
| 150k+ | 49 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 73 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 75 | 21.3% |
| 2024 | 70 | 22.9% |
| 2025 | 68 | 23.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Iload
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% 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.
- Visibility (6.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2014 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
80.0% of the 371 2014 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Hyundai Iload?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by brakes (10.0%).
Does the 2014 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 30-60k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 371 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.