2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,011 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 141 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 93 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 91 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 66 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 104 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 54 |
| 4 | Headlamp levelling device | 50 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 29 |
| 6 | Washers | 20 |
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 | 19.0% | 572 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 225 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 165 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 70 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 30 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 28 |
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 | 1,310 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,099 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 377 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 134 | 10.4% |
| 120-150k | 57 | 10.5% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 728 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 762 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 743 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 738 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ioniq First Hev S-A
Before buying a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-As pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 3,011 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq First Hev S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Ioniq First Hev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,011 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.