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Hyundai Ioniq buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Hyundai Ioniq costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 46 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€16,450€10,500–€25,950 for most
For sale now460% diesel
First-time NCT pass (2020)56%average for its age: 75%
In short: the Hyundai Ioniq fails the NCT more often than most cars its age (56% pass vs 75%), has no especially costly known faults, its most common engine usually lasts about 320k km.

Used Hyundai Ioniq prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2022€20,90041k km10
2021€16,900125k km6
2020€19,00051k km5
2019€14,650126k km7
2018€15,950105k km6
2017€11,700160k km10

Hyundai Ioniq NCT pass rate

How often Hyundai Ioniqs pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

YearPass first timeAll cars that age
202267%80%
202167%80%
202056%75%
201977%74%
201869%67%
201772%64%

Most common reasons a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq fails: headlight aim (36.1% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (11.5% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (8.2% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (8.2% of tests, more than most cars).

Common Hyundai Ioniq problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.6 Hybrid~320k km~€1907

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Hyundai Ioniq

Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.

Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils

Before you buy a used Hyundai Ioniq

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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