Official DVLA Record

2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · ML18 AEJ

ML18 AEJ

2018 Hyundai Ioniq (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 20/04/2018. Recorded mileage 125,041 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI IONIQ
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 28/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
125,041 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
1580cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 29 July 2025 at 125,041 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing previous inspections without flagged failures. The mileage accumulation has accelerated sharply in recent years. Between March 2022 and September 2023, the car covered roughly 9,000 miles. However, the distance jumped significantly from 39,103 miles in September 2023 to 83,101 miles by September 2024, and reached 125,041 miles by July 2025. This indicates the vehicle has transitioned into a high-intensity usage cycle, averaging over 40,000 miles per year over the last two years. While the MOT record is exceptionally clean, the rapid increase in mileage suggests heavy wear on high-friction consumables. A buyer should physically inspect the brake discs and pads for thinning, as the record does not show when these were last replaced. The suspension bushes and coil springs require a close check for fatigue or cracking given the high total mileage. Attention should also be paid to the tyres and the condition of the interior upholstery. High-mileage vehicles often exhibit premature wear in these areas despite passing technical safety tests. Checking for any signs of chassis corrosion or fluid leaks during a physical inspection will confirm if the mechanical upkeep has matched the intensity of the vehicle's use.

ML18 AEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 125,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

ML18 AEJ Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202230,100 mi
  2. 03/04/202336,724 mi+6,624 mi
  3. 23/09/202339,103 mi+2,379 mi
  4. 19/09/202483,101 mi+43,998 mi
  5. 29/07/2025125,041 mi+41,940 mi

Average of roughly 28,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML18 AEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (ML18 AEJ) between March 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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