2015 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 336 MOT tests, the 2015 Hyundai Iload recorded an 81.0% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (16.4% fail rate), the 2015 Iload comes out 2.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.4% of all tests — 10.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and registration plate lamp(s) — position lamp alone was recorded 29 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 23.1% versus 15.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 23.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 65 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.2% | 31 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.7% | 19 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 6 |
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 | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 13 |
| 6 | Leaf spring | 12 |
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 | 23.5% | 79 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.9% | 67 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 42 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.0% | 10 |
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 | 76 | 15.8% |
| 60-90k | 97 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 86 | 24.4% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 15.7% |
| 2022 | 71 | 18.3% |
| 2023 | 64 | 15.6% |
| 2024 | 65 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 66 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Iload
On a 2015 Iload, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.2% 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.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2015 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
81.0% of the 336 2015 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Hyundai Iload?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by brakes (9.2%).
Does the 2015 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.8% in the 30-60k band to 23.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 336 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.