2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 68.2% of Hyundai ix35s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 39,663 ix35 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were brakes, tyres and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Hyundai ix35s first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, ix35s first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the ix35 figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2014 ix35 | All cars first used 2014 | ix35 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.9% | 76.3% | 13,753 |
| 2022 | 74.4% | 74.1% | 13,697 |
| 2023 | 72.7% | 71.7% | 13,486 |
| 2024 | 69.9% | 69.9% | 13,223 |
| 2025 | 68.2% | 68.6% | 12,954 |
Common 2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT failures
Share of the 11,779 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements | 14.5% | 1,708 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 12.7% | 1,499 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 12.3% | 1,454 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 12.1% | 1,430 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | 7.9% | 930 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for an ix35 in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: excessively binding | Brake caliper repair | £180 | £150–£220 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2014 Hyundai ix35 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 ix35s, as a share of all 39,663 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 18.3% | 7,240 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 14.8% | 5,871 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 13.5% | 5,373 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 10.3% | 4,077 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 4.9% | 1,943 |
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Hyundai ix35?
In 2025, 68.2% of ix35s first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 ix35 most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes (in 45.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (30.3%) and lamps and electrical equipment (24.9%). The single most common item was “Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements” (14.5%).
How often does a 2014 Hyundai ix35 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 31.8% of first tests on ix35s first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 27.7% failed, and a further 4.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 11,779 of 39,663 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Hyundai ix35 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 18.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (14.8%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (13.5%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (10.3%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (4.9%).
Is a 2014 Hyundai ix35 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 76.9% in 2021 to 68.2% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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