Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV?

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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV?

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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV?

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.

Is the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,341 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV?

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 Ioniq 5 Premium EV (2021)

1,341 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV

CarHunch analysed 1,341 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ioniq 5 is a genuinely reliable electric car, with a 93.3% first-time pass rate that sits 13 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.2% of vehicles, so safety concerns aren't a factor here. This is a new-generation EV with relatively low mileage (median 31,571 miles for three-year-old cars), which partly explains the strong results, though the 0.15 average failures per vehicle still indicates solid durability.

When these cars do need work, it's minor—advisories average 0.9 per vehicle, suggesting wear items rather than structural problems. If you're buying one used, focus your inspection on battery health and charging performance rather than mechanical faults, since electrical systems are where EVs diverge from traditional cars.

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 22k–44k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,341 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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Based on MOT data from 1,341 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,887 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 50.9%

4,012

Blue 13.4%

1,053

Black 12.1%

956

Gold 7.3%

577

White 7.3%

574

Green 7%

549

Red 1.9%

151

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV 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.

31,571

typical

22,384

low mileage

44,119

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV vehicles fall between 22,384 and 44,119 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,384 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.

✓ 22,384–44,119 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EVs sit.

⚠ Over 59,560 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Premium EVs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,240 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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