2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · OW18 KAO
2018 Hyundai Ioniq (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 13/07/2018. Recorded mileage 28,624 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI IONIQ
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,624 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
OW18 KAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 28,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
OW18 KAO Mileage History
- 04/05/20238,576 mi
- 08/11/20239,119 mi+543 mi
- 11/04/202412,449 mi+3,330 mi
- 07/04/202521,277 mi+8,828 mi
- 30/03/202628,624 mi+7,347 mi
Average of roughly 6,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW18 KAO 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 (OW18 KAO) between May 2023 and March 2026.
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.
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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