2016 Hyundai Iload — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 250 MOT tests analysed for the 2016 Hyundai Iload, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 77.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (85.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 30.0% in the 90-120k group versus 19.7% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.8% | 42 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 32 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.8% | 17 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaf spring | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 15 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 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 | 26.4% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.0% | 45 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 28 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 5.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 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 | 71 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 21.9% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | 50 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 52 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 56 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 45 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Iload
Before buying a 2016 Hyundai Iload, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 16.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (16.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.8% 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 (8.8% 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 2016 Hyundai Iloads pass their MOT?
77.2% of the 250 2016 Hyundai Iload MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Hyundai Iload?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.8% of tests, followed by brakes (12.8%).
Does the 2016 Iload get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.7% in the 30-60k band to 30.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 250 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.