Diesel Hyundai Ix35: MOT pass rate
69.8% of diesel Hyundai Ix35s pass the MOT first time, measured across 43,711 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 90,870.
Diesel against the other Hyundai Ix35 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 69.8% | 43,711 |
| Petrol | 72% | 8,003 |
| All Hyundai Ix35 | 70.1% | 51,714 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Hyundai Ix35 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 72%, and this diesel version sits 0.3 points below the 70.1% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Hyundai Ix35 had covered 90,870 miles at test, against 75,696 for the petrol. That is above average, the point where suspension bushes, drop links and exhaust corrosion start showing up as advisories before they become failures.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Hyundai Ix35 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Hyundai Ix35 fuel types
- Petrol Hyundai Ix35 - 72%