Hyundai Ix35: lighting & signalling MOT failures

Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 8.7% of Hyundai Ix35 MOT tests — 28,732 tests out of 330,256. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.

Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).

Lighting & signalling failures by year

Lighting & signalling fail rate by model year — Hyundai Ix35
Model year Tests Fail rate
2010 19,298 12.5%
2011 34,368 12.3%
2012 54,208 12.1%
2013 68,376 10.7%
2014 81,950 5.4%
2015 70,103 5.3%
2016 1,912 4.0%

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.

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