2022 Hyundai Ioniq — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq passed 93.2% of its 14,762 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.5%) and tyres (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 771 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 13.9% in the 150k+ band, a 8.1-point spread — more than double.
The electric cars hold up better: 6.1% fail against 8.1% for hybrid, a 2.0-point gap across 14,762 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.5% | 670 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 547 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 354 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 86 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 32 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 771 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 364 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 215 |
| 4 | Washers | 104 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 42 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 33 |
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 | 16.4% | 2,414 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.3% | 780 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 480 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.0% | 439 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 62 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 52 |
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 | 7,898 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,178 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,186 | 6.7% |
| 90-120k | 345 | 9.3% |
| 120-150k | 119 | 6.7% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 9,944 | 6.1% |
| Hybrid | 4,818 | 8.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 718 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 1,505 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 12,443 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ioniq
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.5% 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 (3.7% 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 (2.4% 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 Ioniqs pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 14,762 2022 Hyundai Ioniq MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq?
Visibility, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2022 Ioniq get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,762 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.