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Hyundai IONIQ 5 - 2023

17.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Hyundai IONIQ 5, model year 2023. Sample size: 127 cars, 281 tests and 49 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 127 cars

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 17 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 51% better than the average of 36 defects per 100. The model shows a notable performance in several categories, with exceptional results in brakes and steering, where it has virtually no reported defects, compared to the averages of 8% and 0.3%, respectively. Additionally, it performs better than average in visibility and lights & electrics, with defect rates of 4.3% and 5.7%, compared to the average rates of 5.7% and 8.4%. The defect trends do not indicate any particular issues related to mileage, as the rates remain consistently low across the lower mileage segments. Overall, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 stands out for its reliability in critical areas compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 127 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 92.0% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 25.9% better
4.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 34.5% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 50.6% better
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • 5.2.3 (i) (i)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.2% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
  • Audible warning:
Other
▲ 36.4% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 263 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: 17
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
5.2.3 (i) (i)
PRS
Occurrences: 2
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 1