2014 Hyundai IX35: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2014 Hyundai IX35?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2014 Hyundai IX35 than on all cars registered in 2014.

• Brake pads1.6× usual
  Hyundai IX35

  16.6% All 2014 cars

  10.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Braking performance2.5× usual
  Hyundai IX35

  9.5% All 2014 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 1.4% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Track rod ends1.9× usual
  Hyundai IX35

  7.4% All 2014 cars

  3.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 2% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system4.6× usual
  Hyundai IX35

  3.7% All 2014 cars

  0.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.8% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

Petrol or diesel: does it make a difference?

The same figures for each fuel on its own. Check which one the car you're looking at is: it's on the logbook and in its MOT history.

Common 2014 Hyundai IX35 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2014 Hyundai IX35 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  37% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  34% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Suspension
  21% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  14% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  7% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  4% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2014 Hyundai IX35

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 1.6× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX35 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX35 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 1.9× as often on the 2014 Hyundai IX35 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?