Hyundai ix35 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
66.9% pass rate
from 10,958 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai ix35 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0091% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0091% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0091% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested (98% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.064% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas (31 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (59 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0091% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0091% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0091% fail on Horn
    • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0091% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0091% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0091% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (42% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0091% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0091% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0091% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0091% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0091% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.037% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0091% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 0.73% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0091% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0091% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0091% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0091% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0091% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0091% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.018% fail on Bearing housing (20 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0091% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.037% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0091% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0091% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Fuel system (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0091% fail on System
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Body
      • 0.0091% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0091% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0091% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0091% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0091% fail on Undertray
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0091% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0091% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0091% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Hyundai ix35 (2009 - 2015)
    Good value for money. Comfortable and refined interior. Available with two or four-wheel drive. Low CO2 emissions. Five-year warranty. Generous equipment. Full size spare wheel.

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