Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV (2021)

662 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV

CarHunch analysed 662 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 13.4% above UK average
93.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
29,575
typical mileage
19,998–39,635 middle half
3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.15
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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.

19,998
low mileage
29,575
typical
39,635
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV vehicles fall between 19,998 and 39,635 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.15
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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