Hyundai Ix35 (2014)
2014 Hyundai Ix35
CarHunch analysed 14,733 real MOT records for the 2014 Hyundai Ix35. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Hyundai ix35 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average at 82.4%, which is reassuring—but a serious concern emerges in the detail: 43.4% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, nearly double the typical rate. This is the real story; petrol and diesel variants perform similarly (83.0% vs 82.3%), so fuel choice won't help you avoid this risk.
At nearly 60,000 miles on the clock, these cars show their age through an average of 2.0 failures per test and a notably high 13.2 advisories, suggesting wear-related issues are creeping in across suspension, braking, and emissions systems. Before buying, have an independent inspection focus on brakes, suspension geometry, and steering components—the 43% dangerous defect rate means this model has a troublesome history with safety-critical systems that can develop suddenly.
What to check before buying a 2014 Hyundai Ix35
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.
- ⚠️ 43.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 13,060 | 82.3% | 1.98 |
| Petrol (11%) | 1,665 | 83% | 2.02 |
| Electric (0%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
| Fuel Cells (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Hyundai Ix35 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.
Half of all 2014 Hyundai Ix35 vehicles fall between 46,607 and 72,661 miles.
2014 Hyundai Ix35 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,435 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Hyundai Ix35
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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60.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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59.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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44%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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41%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.9%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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29.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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