Hyundai Lantra Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Lantra car check
Is the Hyundai Lantra reliable? We analysed 134,580 real MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Lantra is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Lantra.
Hyundai Lantra Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Lantra. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Lantra MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Lantra to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Lantra Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Lantra Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Lantra owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Lantra MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Lantra year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,793 | 68.4% | 50,056 | 71,859 | 94,479 |
| 2000 | 16,488 | 67.7% | 54,400 | 73,274 | 95,431 |
| 1999 | 26,583 | 67.2% | 58,575 | 76,162 | 96,187 |
| 1998 | 26,848 | 66.6% | 61,950 | 80,066 | 100,407 |
| 1997 | 23,216 | 65.3% | 65,418 | 83,551 | 103,726 |
| 1996 | 19,169 | 64.1% | 67,590 | 85,642 | 105,514 |
| 1995 | 9,749 | 64.0% | 62,286 | 79,545 | 97,164 |
| 1994 | 5,924 | 63.9% | 61,512 | 78,770 | 98,406 |
| 1993 | 2,272 | 62.8% | 55,110 | 74,596 | 93,172 |
| 1992 | 1,047 | 63.6% | 54,924 | 74,916 | 94,744 |
| 1991 | 378 | 65.3% | 59,205 | 77,888 | 96,346 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Lantra Last?
Based on 20,035 Hyundai Lantra vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Lantra Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Lantra MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Hyundai Lantra
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.4% MOT pass rate from 2,793 tests
62.8% MOT pass rate from 2,272 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Lantra is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.4% across 2,793 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai Lantra Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Lantra THIS CAR | 65.9% | 134,580 | 79,555 mi | 33 yrs |
| Hyundai I10 | 80.4% | 2,829,935 | 35,978 mi | 18 yrs |
| Hyundai I20 | 80.2% | 1,488,641 | 45,118 mi | 17 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 | 76.5% | 1,479,391 | 57,858 mi | 19 yrs |
| Ford Sierra Sapphire | 70.4% | 45,605 | 49,860 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Lantra trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Lantra has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.9% across 134,580 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Lantra are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (11,241 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (9,809), and suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (7,268). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Hyundai Lantra owner drives around 5,190 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Hyundai Lantra models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.