Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Hyundai Ix35 Reliability

The Hyundai Ix35 (current generation) scores 67/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA data.

Composite Score
67
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · latest 2024
Market Snapshot
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue0
Found a listing?
Get a personalized risk + price verdict in 30 seconds.
carVertical20% off for AutoFindr readers

Buying a Hyundai Ix35? Check its VIN history first

Reliability data covers the model. A VIN history report covers the exact Hyundai Ix35 you're looking at — accident and write-off records, mileage rollback, outstanding finance and theft checks.

carVertical is our one disclosed affiliate partner — we earn a commission if you buy a report. It doesn't affect our reliability scores, which come from TÜV, ADAC, DVSA MOT and NHTSA data.

Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2018 · 2024 report · n=69895
69,895 UK MOT tests · overall 30.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
68
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2017 · 2023 report · n=50216
50,216 UK MOT tests · overall 28.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
View source ↗
65
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 69,895 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 69 yrs
60
24.1% fail vs 19.2% fleet
16,262 tests
Age 1014 yrs
70
32.2% fail vs 32.1% fleet
53,633 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Track rod end
7,168
23.9%
#2
Registration plate lamp(s)
5,906
19.7%
#3
Service brake performance
5,696
19.0%
#4
Rbt (sp)
5,692
18.9%
#5
Tread depth
5,578
18.6%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Compare Against Alternatives

See how the Hyundai Ix35 stacks up against direct rivals — same segment, similar price band, side-by-side risk + reliability.

Open the comparison tool →