Hyundai Ix35: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 10.1% of Hyundai Ix35 MOT tests — 33,488 tests out of 330,256. It shows up most on 2011 and 2013 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,298 | 10.4% |
| 2011 | 34,368 | 10.8% |
| 2012 | 54,208 | 9.8% |
| 2013 | 68,376 | 11.1% |
| 2014 | 81,950 | 10.0% |
| 2015 | 70,103 | 9.4% |
| 2016 | 1,912 | 8.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.