Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 662 vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 Ultimate EV (2021)

662 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV

CarHunch analysed 662 real MOT records for the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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 2021 Ioniq 5 EV is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.3% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%—this is a genuinely strong result reflecting the simplicity and durability of electric drivetrains. Dangerous defects have occurred in just 3% of vehicles tested, well below concern levels, making this a safe choice for buyers.

These cars are running at sensible mileages for their age (median 29,575 miles), and they're generating barely any failures (0.15 per vehicle) while advisories are modest at 1.1 per car. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on battery health and charging system functionality rather than mechanical wear, since these electrics have far fewer moving parts to fail.

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 20k–40k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 662 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 662 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% 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 6,601 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 44.9%

2,964

Blue 12.7%

839

Gold 12.6%

834

Green 11%

723

Black 10.5%

693

White 6.7%

443

Red 1.3%

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate 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.

29,575

typical

19,998

low mileage

39,635

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,998 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.

✓ 19,998–39,635 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate EVs sit.

⚠ Over 53,507 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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