Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4 (2021)
2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4% of vehicles. This is a genuinely clean record for a three-year-old electric vehicle.
These cars are running modest mileage for their age—averaging 29,272 miles—which suggests owners aren't hammering them yet, but the low failure rate (0.12 per vehicle) shows the EV drivetrain is holding up well regardless. When you're shopping for one, focus your inspection on the battery health and brake condition rather than mechanical wear; request the battery diagnostic report from the seller to confirm it's still performing at specification.
What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 EV 4x4 vehicles fall between 19,472 and 35,719 miles.
MOT History Averages
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