Hyundai IX35 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Hyundai IX35 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 52,988 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai IX35 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements): recorded on 6.5% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 9.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyre pressure monitoring system (malfunctioning or obviously inoperative) (5.6×); service brake performance (binding but not excessively) (3×); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn) (2.7×). The most common reasons a Hyundai IX35 fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Hyundai IX35
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Hyundai IX35 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6.5% | 0.7% | 9.3× | 618 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 5.6% | 1% | 5.6× | 1,925 |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3× | 8,146 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 7.4% | 2.7% | 2.7× | 692 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.4% | 3.2% | 2× | 6,403 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2012–2014 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.8× | 10,101 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 14% | 8.1% | 1.7× | 10,101 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.1× | 1,104 |
Hyundai IX35 by mileage (2013–2015 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 2,235 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (16%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (12%, 1.8×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8,170 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 12,002 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively (3.4%, 2.6×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 8,146 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (4.8%, 4.8×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3,458 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (5.8%, 4.8×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 1,246 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (6.6%, 5.1×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 348 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements (6.6%, 4.4×) |
Hyundai IX35 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,945 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.9×) |
| 2011 | 5,303 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3×) |
| 2012 | 8,482 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.2×) |
| 2013 | 10,632 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.1×) |
| 2014 | 13,484 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (5.1×) |
| 2015 | 11,815 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (6.9×) |
| 2016 | 327 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (9.3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Hyundai IX35?
In 52,988 UK MOT tests of the Hyundai IX35 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements): recorded on 6.5% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 9.3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyre pressure monitoring system (malfunctioning or obviously inoperative) (5.6×); service brake performance (binding but not excessively) (3×); ball joint (ball joint excessively worn) (2.7×). The most common reasons a Hyundai IX35 fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Hyundai IX35s fail the MOT?
Across 52,988 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Hyundai IX35 were tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (4.2% of tests); position lamp (not working) (6.4% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Hyundai IX35 problems start?
The clearest Hyundai IX35-specific issue, rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2015–2017 cars (6.5% of tests vs 0.7% for all cars that age).
Where does this Hyundai IX35 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 52,988 tests of the Hyundai IX35. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.