Hyundai Ioniq statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 64,898 +5.4% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 785 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 86.9% Cars of the same ages 85.2%
• Rank by number licensed No. 125 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2016
• Average annual mileage 13,134 miles a year

How many Hyundai Ioniqs are left in Great Britain?

There were 64,898 Hyundai Ioniqs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 785 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2016.

Hyundai Ioniq MOT reliability

In 2025, 86.9% of Hyundai Ioniq MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Hyundai Ioniqs tested pass 85.2% of the time, so the Hyundai Ioniq does better than average for its age, by 1.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 86.8%.

Hyundai Ioniq MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Hyundai Ioniq fails its MOT, appearing on 35.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.8% of Hyundai Ioniq tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Hyundai Ioniq MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Hyundai Ioniq failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 14.5% of 7,480 failed tests. 28.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Hyundai Ioniq by year

6 years of the Hyundai Ioniq, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2017 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (83.8% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (88.0%).

Hyundai Ioniq engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 65,977 Hyundai Ioniqs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 49.3% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 84.8% in 2016 to 49.3%. Hybrids made up 84.8% of those licensed in 2016 and 43.4% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Hyundai Ioniq fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Hyundai Ioniq from 2017, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol hybrid versions ranges from 61.4 to 62.8 mpg, with CO2 of 102 to 105 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 193 to 385 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 256.8 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2017 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol hybrid versions ranges from 72.4 to 83.1 mpg, with CO2 of 79 to 92 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 174 miles; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 256.8 mpg (weighted).

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as well as on fuel.
• Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “IONIQ 5”, “IONIQ 6”, “IONIQ”, “IONIQ 5 MY25”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Hyundai Ioniq safety recalls

DVSA lists 10 safety recalls for the Hyundai Ioniq since 1992, the first in 2018. The most recent was launched on 14 September 2026.

All 10 Hyundai Ioniq recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Hyundai Ioniq. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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