HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT MOT pass rate
92.2% of 1,940 HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT MOT tests pass.
The I20 ELEMENT passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the average across all HYUNDAI models, which sits at 79.7%.
The HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT passes its MOT 92.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.2% at 0–3 years to 85.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 1,713 | 21,700 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.0% | 227 | 22,123 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT
The most common reason the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT fails its MOT is visibility — present in 83.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 83.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.6% | Not working |
| Tyres | 11.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 6.0% | Incorrectly mounted |
| Suspension | 1.5% | Has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | Badly distorted |
Related HYUNDAI models
- HYUNDAI I10 — 79.2% pass rate
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 86.8% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I20 — 79.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI I30 — 72.3% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IONIQ — 91.1% pass rate
- HYUNDAI IX35 — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT?
- 92.2% of HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT MOT tests pass, based on 1,940 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT?
- The most common reason the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT fails its MOT is visibility — present in 83.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the HYUNDAI I20 ELEMENT'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.