Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Hyundai Iload?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Hyundai Iload?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Hyundai Iload?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2009 Hyundai Iload vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

57% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2009 Hyundai Iload reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2009 Hyundai Iload has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Iload?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2009 Hyundai Iload are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (92.9% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (85.9% of vehicles), Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (73.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Hyundai Iload?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Hyundai Iload (2009)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.7% first-time pass rate

2009 Hyundai Iload

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2009 Hyundai Iload. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Hyundai iLoad has a first-time pass rate of 70.7%, which sits 9.3 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals reliability concerns. More alarming still is that 57.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable thresholds and a genuine buyer red flag.

These iLoads show median mileage of 84,425, which is reasonable for a 15-year-old van, but they're averaging nearly 5 failures per test and almost 30 advisories, pointing to widespread wear and deteriorating componentry rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems—the areas generating most of these defects.

We have limited data for the 2009 Hyundai Iload — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

57.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.95

Over 16.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

84k

Middle half: 69k–113k

For context

These stats describe 187 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 187 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 92.9%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 73.2%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) · Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 50%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 42.9%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 37.4%

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.

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Before you buy a 2009 Hyundai Iload

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 57.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Hyundai Iload vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

84,425

typical

68,549

low mileage

113,257

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Hyundai Iload vehicles fall between 68,549 and 113,257 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,549 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 68,549–113,257 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Hyundai Iloads sit.

⚠ Over 152,896 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Hyundai Iload — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 66% of 2009 Hyundai Iloads are still active.

115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.95

Avg failures per vehicle

29.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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