Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 4,379 vehicles, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq?

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 (2022)

4,379 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Hyundai Ioniq

CarHunch analysed 4,379 real MOT records for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq. 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 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 91.9% — well ahead of the UK average of 80% — and only 4.1% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects, which is a low concern level for buyers. Both powertrains perform strongly, with the pure electric version slightly outpacing the hybrid at 92.6% versus 91.3% pass rates.

These cars are running at sensible mileages for their age (median of 27,578 miles) and rack up minimal failures when tested, averaging just 0.2 per vehicle. The 0.8 average advisories suggest minor wear items are emerging as expected, but with so few substantive problems and strong hybrid-electric durability, a buyer should focus inspection effort on routine maintenance records and battery health rather than structural concerns.

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 18k–42k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 4,379 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 4,379 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 5.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Wipers & washers 1.4%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively · …

Lighting 1.1%

Offside Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq

Based on MOT data from 4,379 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (54%)	2,372	91.3%	0.22
Electric (46%)	2,007	92.6%	0.17

Colour Breakdown

Based on 41,372 Hyundai Ioniq vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.1%

11,202

White 24.4%

10,086

Black 16.3%

6,763

Blue 16.1%

6,660

Silver 11.3%

4,685

Red 3.8%

1,579

Orange 0.7%

275

Brown 0.2%

Yellow 0%

Turquoise 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 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.

27,578

typical

17,915

low mileage

41,663

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Hyundai Ioniq vehicles fall between 17,915 and 41,663 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,915 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.

✓ 17,915–41,663 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Hyundai Ioniqs sit.

⚠ Over 56,245 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Hyundai Ioniq — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Hyundai Ioniqs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 4,317 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

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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