Hyundai Trajet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Hyundai Trajet car check
Is the Hyundai Trajet reliable? We analysed 140,327 real MOT tests across 10,373 vehicles to find out.
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The Hyundai Trajet 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 stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Hyundai Trajet.
Hyundai Trajet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Hyundai Trajet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Hyundai Trajet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Hyundai Trajet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Hyundai Trajet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Trajet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Hyundai Trajet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Hyundai Trajet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Hyundai Trajet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Hyundai Trajet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 709 | 69.8% | 63,963 | 96,442 | 129,708 |
| 2006 | 13,111 | 68.6% | 45,296 | 71,425 | 102,855 |
| 2005 | 22,240 | 68.3% | 49,288 | 74,725 | 104,330 |
| 2004 | 24,405 | 67.8% | 48,393 | 72,482 | 100,456 |
| 2003 | 27,774 | 68.2% | 50,710 | 74,695 | 101,482 |
| 2002 | 26,629 | 66.7% | 54,180 | 76,140 | 101,097 |
| 2001 | 14,701 | 64.6% | 58,721 | 79,196 | 102,043 |
| 2000 | 10,696 | 63.9% | 61,656 | 79,454 | 99,629 |
How Long Does a Hyundai Trajet Last?
Based on 10,373 Hyundai Trajet vehicles on UK roads.
Hyundai Trajet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Hyundai Trajet 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 Trajet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.8% MOT pass rate from 709 tests
63.9% MOT pass rate from 10,696 tests
The best year to buy a used Hyundai Trajet is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.8% across 709 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Hyundai Trajet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Trajet THIS CAR | 67.2% | 140,327 | 75,482 mi | 26 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 |
| Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser | 68% | 68,510 | 66,592 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Hyundai I10 (80.4% pass rate) and the Hyundai I20 (80.2% pass rate), the Hyundai Trajet trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Hyundai Trajet has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.2% across 140,327 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Hyundai Trajet are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (8,617 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (5,181), and stop lamp not working (5,005). 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 Trajet owner drives around 7,382 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 Trajet models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.