At a Glance
Hyundai has 171 identified common problems across 42 models, with the H100 being the most affected model and electrical the most common problem category. Based on 9.5M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Hyundai common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 9.5M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Hyundai models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Hyundai Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 42 Hyundai models.
I10
Most common: Brakes
I20
Most common: Brakes
I30
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Getz
Most common: Brakes
Tucson
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Santa Fe
Most common: Brakes
Accent
Most common: Brakes
Coupe
Most common: Brakes
Ix35
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Hyundai MOT Failures
Every reason Hyundai vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 9.99% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 9.06% |
| 3 | Tyre condition | 7.01% |
| 4 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.17% |
| 5 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.36% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.22% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.82% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 4.52% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.95% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.16% |
| 11 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.13% |
| 12 | Exhaust system fault | 2.37% |
| 13 | Position lamp not working | 2.33% |
| 14 | Track rod end worn | 2.26% |
| 15 | Driveshaft fault | 2.25% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.18% |
| 17 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.13% |
| 18 | Headlamp fault | 1.97% |
| 19 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.77% |
| 20 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.72% |
| 21 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.62% |
| 22 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.27% |
| 23 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.26% |
| 24 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.22% |
| 25 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.94% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.85% |
| 27 | Parking brake condition | 0.60% |
| 28 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.53% |
| 29 | Indicator fault | 0.53% |
| 30 | Steering rack fault | 0.46% |
| 31 | ABS fault | 0.46% |
| 32 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.43% |
| 33 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.43% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.43% |
| 35 | Airbag warning light on | 0.39% |
| 36 | Fog lamp not working | 0.39% |
| 37 | Rear lamp not working | 0.34% |
| 38 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.33% |
| 39 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.33% |
| 40 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.32% |
| 41 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.30% |
| 42 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.27% |
| 43 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.27% |
| 44 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.23% |
| 45 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.23% |
| 46 | Horn not working | 0.22% |
| 47 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.20% |
| 48 | Front suspension fault | 0.20% |
| 49 | Brake lever fault | 0.18% |
| 50 | Chassis condition | 0.18% |
| 51 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.16% |
| 52 | Rear suspension fault | 0.15% |
| 53 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.14% |
| 54 | Brake pedal fault | 0.14% |
| 55 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.12% |
| 56 | Engine oil leak | 0.11% |
| 57 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.11% |
| 58 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 59 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.11% |
| 60 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 61 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.10% |
| 62 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 63 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 64 | Brake fluid leak | 0.08% |
| 65 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.07% |
| 66 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.07% |
| 67 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.07% |
| 68 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 69 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 70 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.05% |
| 73 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 74 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Electrical switch fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 77 | Steering lock fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 81 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.03% |
| 82 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 84 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 88 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 89 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 90 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 91 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 94 | Steering free play excessive | 0.02% |
| 95 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 96 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Steering operation fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | CV joint worn | 0.01% |
| 103 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 104 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.01% |
| 105 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 106 | Power steering ram fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 108 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 109 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.01% |
| 113 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 114 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 115 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 116 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 120 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 122 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 123 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 126 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 127 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 128 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 133 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 135 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 151 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 158 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 159 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 162 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 163 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 167 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 168 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 175 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 176 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 177 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 178 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 182 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 184 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 190 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 191 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 192 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 194 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 195 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 196 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 197 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 198 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 199 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 200 | Chain drive fault | <0.01% |
| 201 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 202 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 203 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 204 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
Showing all 204 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Hyundai MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Hyundai, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai problems?
Based on analysis of 9.5M Hyundai MOT tests from DVSA data, Hyundai has 171 identified common problems across 42 models. The Hyundai H100 has the most recorded problems. Electrical issues are the most common category.
Which Hyundai model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Hyundai H100 has the highest count with 44 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Hyundai models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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