2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,148 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.5% | 75 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.1% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 79 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Washers | 18 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.5% | 355 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.4% | 158 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.2% | 69 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 66 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,249 | 4.2% |
| 30-60k | 800 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 84 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 2,079 | 5.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev
Before buying a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.5% 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.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Evs pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 2,148 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev?
Visibility, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Ioniq 5 Ultimate Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.2% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,148 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.