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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai I20. Check any I20 by registration number below.

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77.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.3%

vs Hyundai Avg

16

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hyundai I20 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai I20 has an average MOT pass rate of 77.4%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the Hyundai brand average of 87.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your I20 on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai I20 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your I20 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the I20 is around 32,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used I20, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Hyundai I20, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Hyundai I20 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 101 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%

2021

Based on 238 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 9,637 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2019

Based on 17,945 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

2018

Based on 20,796 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2017

Based on 27,579 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

2016

Based on 32,557 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2015

Based on 30,302 vehicles

84.6%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2014

Based on 30,275 vehicles

78.6%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

21.7%

Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2013

Based on 29,377 vehicles

72.4%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

27.4%

Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

2012

Based on 22,608 vehicles

69.5%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

29.4%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2011

Based on 22,871 vehicles

68.6%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

29.5%

2010

Based on 23,217 vehicles

68.9%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2009

Based on 22,399 vehicles

68.8%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2008

Based on 35,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

18k mi

Mileage at 5yr

32k mi

Mileage at 10yr

62k mi

0

Based on 148,123 vehicles

83.1%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai I20

The most common reasons a Hyundai I20 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.2%
2

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.8%
3

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.3%
4

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.8%

Typical Mileage — Hyundai I20

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used I20.

At 3 Years

18,000

miles

At 5 Years

32,000

miles

At 10 Years

62,000

miles

Hyundai I20 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai I20 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I20?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai I20 is 77.4% compared to the Hyundai average of 87.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Hyundai I20?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai I20 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.8%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai I20 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 77.4%, the Hyundai I20 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Hyundai I20?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Hyundai I20?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai I20: 37,347 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used I20 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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