Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, 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 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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 SE Connect EV (2023)

228 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV

CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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 Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV is impressively reliable, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.4% of vehicles. These early examples are genuinely problem-free so far, averaging just 0.01 failures per vehicle and zero advisories across the 228 cars tested.

At a median mileage of 32,762 miles for a 2023 model, these vehicles are still very young and haven't yet faced the wear that exposes real weaknesses, so treat this strong performance as a positive starting point rather than a complete reliability forecast. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the battery health and charging system rather than conventional mechanical concerns.

We have limited data for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.01

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 22k–41k

For context

These stats describe 228 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 228 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.4% 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 767 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 42.4%

325

Black 23.1%

177

Blue 12.8%

White 11.1%

Green 8.3%

Gold 2.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect 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.

32,762

typical

22,079

low mileage

41,280

high mileage

Half of all 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV vehicles fall between 22,079 and 41,280 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,079 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.

✓ 22,079–41,280 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EVs sit.

⚠ Over 55,728 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EV — Still on the Road

Almost all 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Connect EVs are 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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