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Hyundai IONIQ - 2016

98.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai IONIQ, model year 2016. Sample size: 432 cars, 891 tests and 877 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 432 cars

The 2016 Hyundai Ioniq has an overall defect rate of 98 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 151 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 35% improvement. Across different mileage segments, the Ioniq shows a decreasing trend in defects with higher mileage, which is consistent with typical patterns in vehicle wear and tear. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, with defect rates well below the average. Furthermore, the Ioniq demonstrates strong performance in wheels and suspensions, although it faces a higher incidence of defects in that area compared to the average. Overall, this model stands out positively in several key categories, showcasing its reliability compared to other vehicles of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 432 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 22.3% better
60.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 39.5% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.0% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 58.7% better
10.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.2% better
101.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 78.0% better
2.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 87.9% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.3% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 200
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 13

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 5