2014 Hyundai Ix35 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 81,950 MOT tests, the 2014 Hyundai Ix35 recorded an 80.9% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 18.0%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (10.0%) and tyres (7.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, rbt (sp) and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 3,475 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.8% once past 150k — 2.9× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 18.7% of the time against 19.2% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 15.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.0% | 8,166 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 5,847 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 4,462 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 2,957 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.7% | 2,209 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.4% | 1,962 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 3,475 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 3,295 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 3,070 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 3,008 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2,417 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 2,216 |
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 | 28.0% | 22,967 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.7% | 22,692 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.5% | 8,646 |
| 4 | Suspension | 10.0% | 8,194 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 4,069 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 2,785 |
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 | 1,612 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 21,997 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 36,051 | 19.6% |
| 90-120k | 17,288 | 24.1% |
| 120-150k | 4,163 | 26.2% |
| 150k+ | 834 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 72,119 | 19.2% |
| Petrol | 9,826 | 18.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,208 | 15.8% |
| 2022 | 16,501 | 17.7% |
| 2023 | 16,455 | 19.0% |
| 2024 | 16,480 | 21.0% |
| 2025 | 16,306 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ix35
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 10.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (10.0% 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 (7.1% 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 (5.4% 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 2014 Hyundai Ix35s pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 81,950 2014 Hyundai Ix35 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Hyundai Ix35?
Brakes, recorded in 10.0% of tests, followed by tyres (7.1%).
Does the 2014 Ix35 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 25.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 81,950 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.