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Check any Hyundai's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 23 Hyundai models. Across all Hyundai models, the average MOT failure rate is 23.6%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any Hyundai's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

Hyundai models we cover

Hyundai Accent
28.6% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Amica
27% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Atoz
32.4% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Coupe
30% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Getz
25.9% MOT failure rate
Hyundai I10
19.5% MOT failure rate
Hyundai I20
19.8% MOT failure rate
Hyundai I30
23.3% MOT failure rate
Hyundai I40
20.5% MOT failure rate
Hyundai I800
26.7% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Iload
27.8% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Ioniq
11.3% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Ix20
20.1% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Ix35
21.8% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Kona
11% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Matrix
25.8% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Santa Fe
25.3% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Sonata
24.3% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Terracan
26% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Trajet
31.7% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Tucson
17.1% MOT failure rate
Hyundai Tucson N
5 known issues
Hyundai Veloster
23.6% MOT failure rate

What a Hyundai car check includes

Common Hyundai problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all Hyundai models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — Accent
Brake pipe corrosion and failure
The Accent suffers from severe brake line corrosion at rates far exceeding the national fleet average. MOT data shows brake pipe damage o...
Dangerous — Accent
Brake imbalance and caliper seizure
The Accent demonstrates severe brake imbalance issues at 41.0 times the fleet average, typically caused by brake caliper seizure or uneve...
Dangerous — Accent
Timing belt failure
The early Accent generations use interference engines where timing belt failure causes catastrophic valve and piston damage. NHTSA compla...
Dangerous — Atoz
Subframe corrosion at suspension mounting points
The load-bearing structure around subframe and suspension mounting points corrodes severely on the Atoz, particularly where steel meets t...
Dangerous — Atoz
Brake pipe corrosion
Brake pipes corrode at 10.8 times the national average rate, making this a significant safety concern on older Atoz models. The steel bra...

Hyundai MOT reliability

Across 22 Hyundai models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 23.6%.

Most reliable Hyundai models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Hyundai Kona11%33,374
Hyundai Ioniq11.3%58,154
Hyundai Tucson17.1%259,204

Least reliable Hyundai models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Hyundai Atoz32.4%2,164
Hyundai Trajet31.7%32,219
Hyundai Coupe30%138,868

Check any Hyundai's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

Hyundai car check FAQs

How much does a Hyundai car check cost?

A full Hyundai car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a Hyundai history check include?

Our Hyundai check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Hyundai model.

Is a Hyundai HPI check worth it?

Yes. A Hyundai with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a Hyundai for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a Hyundai has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.