HYUNDAI I20 MOT pass rate
79.3% of 169,591 HYUNDAI I20 MOT tests pass.
The I20's pass rate of 79.3% is in line with the average across all HYUNDAI models, at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI I20's pass rate of 79.3% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HYUNDAI I20 tested at 0–3 years pass 91.0% of the time, compared with just 67.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.0% | 3,415 | 20,231 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.9% | 25,762 | 31,829 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.0% | 65,555 | 53,586 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.6% | 70,174 | 74,076 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.5% | 4,685 | 85,285 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI I20
The most common reason the HYUNDAI I20 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 43.4% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 25.5% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 22.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 20.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Inscription illegible |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI KONA — 91.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI I20?
- 79.3% of HYUNDAI I20 MOT tests pass, based on 169,591 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI I20?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI I20 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI I20's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HYUNDAI service history guide for how to check and keep one.