2018 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · RE18 VCU
2018 Hyundai Ioniq (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 13/07/2018. Recorded mileage 43,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI IONIQ
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,389 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
RE18 VCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 43,389 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: Average
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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.
RE18 VCU Mileage History
- 20/07/202238,073 mi
- 03/08/202338,636 mi+563 mi
- 23/07/202441,579 mi+2,943 mi
- 29/04/202543,373 mi+1,794 mi
- 30/05/202543,389 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE18 VCU 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 (RE18 VCU) between July 2022 and May 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.
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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