18 models · 2,645,063 MOT tests
Hyundai reliability
Hyundai cars fail 27.2% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Hyundai on MOT results is the Hyundai Ioniq; the least is the Hyundai i800.
Ranked
Every Hyundai model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Ioniq2016–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 100,551 | 12.5% | Better than average |
| 2 | Hyundai Kona2017–2021 cars | Small SUV | 75,197 | 11.7% | About average |
| 3 | Hyundai Terracan2002–2019 cars | Family SUV | 5,436 | 41.9% | About average |
| 4 | Hyundai i402011–2020 cars | Large family car | 71,170 | 26.6% | About average |
| 5 | Hyundai Tucson2004–2021 cars | Family SUV | 367,877 | 17.5% | About average |
| 6 | Hyundai Santa Fe2001–2021 cars | Family SUV | 119,162 | 32.5% | About average |
| 7 | Hyundai ix352010–2017 cars | Family SUV | 173,156 | 32.5% | About average |
| 8 | Hyundai i202007–2021 cars | Small car | 393,610 | 27% | Below average |
| 9 | Hyundai Coupe1996–2018 cars | Family hatchback | 24,303 | 48% | Below average |
| 10 | Hyundai Getz2002–2017 cars | Small car | 74,351 | 46.2% | Below average |
| 11 | Hyundai i102007–2021 cars | City car | 728,181 | 26.2% | Below average |
| 12 | Hyundai Matrix2001–2016 cars | Family hatchback | 14,303 | 46.8% | Below average |
| 13 | Hyundai Veloster2011–2019 cars | Family hatchback | 9,003 | 36.2% | Below average |
| 14 | Hyundai i302005–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 344,848 | 34% | Below average |
| 15 | Hyundai Accent1996–2019 cars | Small car | 6,997 | 46.1% | Below average |
| 16 | Hyundai Amica2000–2008 cars | City car | 21,765 | 43% | Below average |
| 17 | Hyundai ix202009–2020 cars | Small car | 88,986 | 26.9% | Below average |
| 18 | Hyundai i8002008–2020 cars | MPV and people carrier | 26,167 | 37% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Hyundai reliability questions
Are Hyundai cars reliable?
Hyundai cars fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 2,645,063 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Hyundai?
On MOT results, the Hyundai Ioniq: it fails 12.5% of first tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Hyundai should I avoid?
The Hyundai i800 has the weakest MOT record of the Hyundai range (46% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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