2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · DX18 VFA
2018 Hyundai Ioniq (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 157,873 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI IONIQ
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Hybrid Electric (Clean)
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1580cc
DX18 VFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 157,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Hyundai Ioniq (Hybrid/PHEV)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DX18 VFA Mileage History
- 18/11/202287,013 mi
- 17/11/2023102,316 mi+15,303 mi
- 24/11/2023102,719 mi+403 mi
- 21/11/2024127,370 mi+24,651 mi
- 05/12/2025157,873 mi+30,503 mi
Average of roughly 23,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX18 VFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Hyundai Ioniq (DX18 VFA) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: HYUNDAI IONIQ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 12V Battery Drain & Deep Sleep Bugs(Moderate)
The auxiliary 12V battery can drain if the car is left for several days. On earlier models, this was often due to the car failing to enter a "deep sleep" mode, sometimes exacerbated by frequent Bluelink app pings or third-party tracking apps.
- Clutch Actuator Fluid Leak(Serious)
An internal leak in the hydraulic clutch actuator can lead to an electrical short and is a known fire risk. Most affected cars were recalled.
- DCT Hesitation & Shudder(Moderate)
The 6-speed DCT can feel hesitant or "shudder" when pulling away, particularly in cold weather or stop-start traffic.
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