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Hyundai ix35 reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 463,451 MOT tests of cars first registered 2010–2016.

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70.0%pass first time
−1.0 ptsvs typical car
Beats 44%of cars
463,451MOT tests

Verdict

The Hyundai ix35 passes its MOT first time on 70.0% of tests, 1.0 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (71.0%). That puts it ahead of 44% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2014 ix35 does best (beats 57% of cars) and the 2013 worst (beats 29%).

Of its engines, the 2.0 Diesel does best (beats 58%) and the 1.6 Petrol worst (beats 38%).

Better than average on suspension, emissions & leaks, body & structure.

Watch these weak spots

Brakes1.8×as often as a typical car
Steering1.6×as often as a typical car
Handbrake performance3.8×as often as a typical car
Brake pads1.6×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%34567891011121314151683%79%74%69%65%58%56%
Hyundai ix35Typical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2010
Beats 56%
2011
Beats 43%
2012
Beats 38%
2013
Beats 29%
2014
Beats 57%
2015
Beats 51%
2016
Beats 35%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel2010–2015266,46769.5%Beats 39%D
2.0 Diesel2010–2015128,68370.1%Beats 58%C
1.6 Petrol2011–201666,21372.3%Beats 38%D
2.0 Petrol2010–20102,08860.6%Beats 42%C

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 6.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 10.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 7.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 10.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.9 ptsTyres: 7.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.5 ptsBrakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−5.3 ptsSuspension: 6.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 0.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.5 ptsSuspension: 6.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 7.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 10.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 10.1% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.9 ptsTyres: 7.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−0.5 ptsBrakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−5.3 ptsSuspension: 6.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.7 ptsExhaust: 0.9% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.5 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 11.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Brakes
11.5% vs 6.2%
Lights & electrics
10.1% vs 11.1%
Tyres
7.4% vs 6.9%
Suspension
6.8% vs 8.5%
Visibility
4.7% vs 4.6%
Steering
2.7% vs 1.7%
Emissions & leaks
0.9% vs 2.4%
Body & structure
0.8% vs 2.6%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.7%
Wheels
0.3% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Handbrake performance 3.8× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Brake pads 1.6× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Brake performance 2.4× typical
    On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.
  • Indicator side repeaters 3.2× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) 3.4× typical
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.
  • Track rod ends 1.8× typical
    Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%100%10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k90%82%75%67%62%57%54%53%
Hyundai ix35Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Handbrake performance4.0%1.1%3.8×
Brake pads3.8%2.3%1.6×
Tyre tread depth3.7%2.9%1.3×
Sidelights3.3%2.5%1.3×
Windscreen wipers2.5%2.1%1.2×
Track rod ends2.5%1.4%1.8×
Brake performance2.5%1.0%2.4×
Tyre damage & cracking2.3%3.6%0.6×
Headlight aim2.0%3.0%0.7×
Coil springs1.9%2.8%0.7×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements37.2
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm35.9
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn33.8
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement29.6
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning28.9
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen25.2
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake20.5
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements19.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2016 Hyundai ix351 engine79.0% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.6 Petrol1,20679.0%Beats 35%D
2015 Hyundai ix353 engines77.3% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel60,90875.6%Beats 42%C
1.6 Petrol23,24278.0%Beats 45%C
2.0 Diesel20,68181.3%Beats 77%B
2014 Hyundai ix353 engines74.7% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel82,76773.5%Beats 52%C
2.0 Diesel21,94678.4%Beats 76%B
1.6 Petrol14,13875.5%Beats 51%C
2013 Hyundai ix353 engines66.2% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel60,73564.7%Beats 23%D
2.0 Diesel20,42670.2%Beats 50%C
1.6 Petrol12,38566.6%Beats 23%D
2012 Hyundai ix353 engines64.6% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel38,14464.5%Beats 40%D
2.0 Diesel24,05965.0%Beats 39%D
1.6 Petrol11,59564.3%Beats 28%D
2011 Hyundai ix353 engines62.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.7 Diesel21,91560.5%Beats 36%D
2.0 Diesel20,28463.6%Beats 49%C
1.6 Petrol3,64765.3%Beats 52%C
2010 Hyundai ix353 engines62.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel21,28762.3%Beats 58%C
2.0 Petrol2,08860.6%Beats 42%C
1.7 Diesel1,99861.8%Beats 52%C

FAQ

What is the Hyundai ix35 MOT pass rate?

70.0% of MOT tests on the Hyundai ix35 were passed first time, based on 463,451 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2010–2016. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 71.0% of the time.

Is the Hyundai ix35 reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 44% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Hyundai ix35 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2014 ix35 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 57% of cars on UK roads. The 2013 does worst: it beats 29%.

Which Hyundai ix35 engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.0 Diesel does best: it beats 58% of cars on UK roads. The 1.6 Petrol does worst: it beats 38%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Hyundai ix35?

The most common failure items are handbrake performance, brake pads, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, handbrake performance comes up 3.8× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.