2011 Hyundai IX35 MOT pass rate: 64.0% (14,965 tests)
Is the 2011 IX35 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65.1% -4.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.3% -5.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.4% -5.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 IX35
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4,657 | 30.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 4,225 | 27.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,490 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Tyres | 1,753 | 11.4% |
| 5 | Visibility | 755 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Steering | 703 | 4.6% |
All IX35 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,237 | 63.6% | -3.8 pts | 105,906 |
| 2011 (this page) | 14,965 | 64.0% | -5.2 pts | 101,759 |
| 2012 | 24,298 | 66.3% | -4.9 pts | 92,804 |
| 2013 | 30,745 | 66.7% | -6.6 pts | 86,964 |
| 2014 | 39,278 | 74.4% | -1.4 pts | 80,018 |
| 2015 | 34,475 | 77.2% | -1.5 pts | 71,628 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Hyundai IX35 reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 64.0% of their MOT tests (14,965 tests, 2023–2025), -5.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 101,759 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 IX35?
The median tested example shows 101,759 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2011 IX35?
In this cohort petrols pass 67.7% of tests against 63.6% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.