2017 Hyundai Ioniq electric: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2017 Hyundai Ioniq electric MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2017 Hyundai Ioniq electric MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  22% 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.

• Brakes
  17% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  4% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Lights and electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Suspension
  2% 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.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

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

Known faults on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq electric

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Power control unit recall (Electric, built Oct 2016 to Mar 2017)

  Ioniq Electric, built 2016 to 2017

  The power control unit on early Ioniq Electrics could crack, let water in and shut the car down.

  At the viewing: Ask for proof the recall was done.

  Source: Auto Express: used Hyundai Ioniq review

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq electric

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

1. Has the power control unit been replaced under the recall?
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?