Hyundai ix35 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.3% pass rate
from 5,534 tests in 2021
(8.0% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai ix35 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Axles
      • 0.018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.054% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.018% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.090% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.072% fail on View to rear
      • 0.072% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Front passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Door condition (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's door (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.054% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.036% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.054% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.018% fail on Floor
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements
    • 0.054% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.018% 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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