Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4?

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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4?

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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4?

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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,115 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96%, 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 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4?

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 Ultimate EV 4x4 (2022)

1,115 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4

CarHunch analysed 1,115 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 is a genuinely reliable car, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are almost non-existent at just 1.2% of vehicles. The low failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle reflects what you'd expect from a relatively new electric car with no engine wear to contend with.

These cars are running around 26,500 miles on average, which is typical for 2022 models, and advisories are minimal at 0.5 per vehicle—mainly minor wear items rather than structural concerns. If you're buying one, check the battery management system during inspection, but overall this cohort shows the durability promise that EVs should deliver.

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–36k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,115 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 1,115 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% 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 2,112 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 42.4%

896

Blue 14%

296

Black 13.1%

277

Green 11.9%

251

Gold 9.9%

210

White 7.1%

151

Red 1.2%

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 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.

26,523

typical

18,851

low mileage

36,019

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4 vehicles fall between 18,851 and 36,019 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,851 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.

✓ 18,851–36,019 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV 4x4s sit.

⚠ Over 48,625 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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