How reliable is the Genesis GV60 compared with other cars?

We do not publish a comparison for the Genesis GV60, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 92.6% across 541 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Genesis GV60?

The item recorded most often is "A tyre cords visible or damaged", which appears in 34.5% of failed Genesis GV60 tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.

What do testers most often warn about on a Genesis GV60?

The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 12.0% of all Genesis GV60 tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Genesis GV60 usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 29,608 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Model reliability file

Genesis GV60 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 541 recorded MOT tests of the Genesis GV60, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

Across 541 MOT tests, 92.6% of Genesis GV60 tests ended in a pass. This figure is not adjusted for age or mileage, so it is not a reliability ranking: the Genesis GV60 fleet does not yet cover a wide enough spread of ages and distances to compare it fairly against other models. Its most commonly recorded failure is tyre cords visible or damaged, which appears in 34.5% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 29,608 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

92.6%unadjusted, not comparable541 tests

We are not publishing a ranking for the GV60. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare it fairly, and an unadjusted pass rate mostly sorts models by how recently they were bought rather than how well they were built. The failure and advisory patterns below come from the same 541 tests and are worth reading on their own terms.

Electric car

How the GV60 compares with other electric cars

At 3 to 5 years old the Genesis GV60 passes 92.6% of MOT tests, from 516 tests in that age band. Petrol and diesel cars of the same age pass 89.9%, so this model sits 2.7 points above that baseline.

There is no emissions test for an electric car and the MOT does not check the battery. Electric cars as a group fail slightly more often than same-age petrol cars, almost entirely on tyres and suspension, because they are heavier and deliver full torque instantly.

Every electric car ranked, and what fails · What the MOT tests on an electric car

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Genesis GV60 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.A tyre cords visible or damaged34.5%
10 occurrencesTyre ply or cord exposed, or the casing separating explained
2.A tyre seriously damaged34.5%
10 occurrencesTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
3.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen17.2%
5 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
4.A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative6.9%
2 occurrencesTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative explained
5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.9%
2 occurrencesTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
6.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc6.9%
2 occurrencesDriveshaft CV joint gaiter split or missing explained
7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.9%
2 occurrencesHeadlamp aim incorrect explained
8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.4%
1 occurrencesBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
9.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED3.4%
1 occurrencesHeadlamp not working explained
10.Brake performance unable to be tested3.4%
1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Genesis GV60 tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.0%
65 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
2.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured8.5%
46 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
3.A tyre seriously damaged2.4%
13 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
4.Nail in tyre2.4%
13 tests
5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.4%
13 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
6.Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%
12 tests
7.A tyre seriously damaged1.8%
10 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
8.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.7%
4 testsBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained

The rest of the record

Everything else recorded on the Genesis GV60

The 5 other defects testers recorded on this model, beyond the most common listed above. Each links to what it means and what it takes to put right.

What gets tested

The GV60 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 29,608
Fuel mix of tested cars: Electric100.0%

Trim names grouped into this model (3)

Recorded exactly as DVSA holds them. Trim-level names are rolled up so one model is not split across a dozen thin pages.

GV60 PREMIUM
GV60 SPORT AWD
GV60 SPORT PLUS AWD

Check a specific Genesis GV60

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Common questions

How reliable is the Genesis GV60 compared with other cars?: We do not publish a comparison for the Genesis GV60, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 92.6% across 541 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Genesis GV60?: The item recorded most often is "A tyre cords visible or damaged", which appears in 34.5% of failed Genesis GV60 tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Genesis GV60?: The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 12.0% of all Genesis GV60 tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Genesis GV60 usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 29,608 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. No adjusted rate is shown because this model's tested examples do not cover enough of the national age and mileage range for standardisation to mean anything.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.