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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Pony. Check any Pony by registration number below.

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83.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Hyundai Avg

13

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hyundai Pony — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Pony has an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Pony is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Pony fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Pony for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Hyundai Pony, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai Pony performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 50 vehicles

84.0%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2001

Based on 161 vehicles

83.2%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2000

Based on 126 vehicles

84.9%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

1999

Based on 117 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

1998

Based on 101 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

1997

Based on 100 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%

1996

Based on 111 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%

1995

Based on 167 vehicles

85.6%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%

1994

Based on 396 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1993

Based on 507 vehicles

82.8%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%

1992

Based on 557 vehicles

82.9%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%

1991

Based on 445 vehicles

84.7%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%

0

Based on 45 vehicles

66.7%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Pony

The most common reasons a Hyundai Pony fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

34.3%

Hyundai Pony — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Pony MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Pony?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Pony is 83.8% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai Pony?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Pony are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (34.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai Pony reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.8%, the Hyundai Pony is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai Pony?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai Pony?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Pony: 152,831 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pony to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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