Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV (2023)
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV
CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV is failing its MOT at an alarming rate: only 9.5% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%. With a dangerous defect rate of 0.4%, safety isn't the primary concern—instead, this dramatic failure rate suggests systemic issues with how these vehicles are being tested or registered, possibly linked to charging infrastructure, software updates, or administrative quirks specific to electric vehicles.
At 33,000 miles average, these cars are still relatively new and low-mileage, yet they're averaging just 0.01 failures per vehicle, which would normally suggest excellent reliability if the MOT pass rate matched it. The disconnect between minimal actual faults and the near-total MOT failure rate warrants investigation into whether EV-specific testing protocols or dealer preparation practices are the real problem—before buying one, confirm the seller has successfully passed an MOT and ask specifically what defects were flagged.
What to check before buying a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV
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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV 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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV vehicles fall between 22,079 and 41,280 miles.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 18 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 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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