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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Hyundai Ix20. Check any Ix20 by registration number below.

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79.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.9%

vs Hyundai Avg

12

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hyundai Ix20 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hyundai Ix20 has an average MOT pass rate of 79.8%, which is 7.9 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 Ix20 on the road.

The most common reasons a Hyundai Ix20 fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your Ix20 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.

Before buying a used Hyundai Ix20, 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 Ix20 performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 288 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

21k mi

Mileage at 5yr

27k mi

2019

Based on 3,654 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2018

Based on 5,210 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

2017

Based on 9,305 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2016

Based on 8,525 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.0%

2015

Based on 7,611 vehicles

82.4%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2014

Based on 8,163 vehicles

73.1%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

28.3%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2013

Based on 7,932 vehicles

67.9%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

33.0%

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2012

Based on 8,265 vehicles

65.7%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

34.5%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2011

Based on 8,421 vehicles

64.1%Below Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

33.5%

2010

Based on 799 vehicles

65.2%Average
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

32.1%

0

Based on 35,297 vehicles

82.0%Good
Hyundai average: 87.7%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Top MOT Failures — Hyundai Ix20

The most common reasons a Hyundai Ix20 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

5.2%
2

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

2.9%
3

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

2.8%
4

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

2.5%
5

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

2.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

1.7%

Offside

1.4%

Front Nearside

0.7%

Hyundai Ix20 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hyundai Ix20 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Ix20?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hyundai Ix20 is 79.8% 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 Ix20?
The most common MOT failures on the Hyundai Ix20 are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (5.2%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Hyundai Ix20 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.8%, the Hyundai Ix20 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 Ix20?
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 Ix20?
Typical mileage for the Hyundai Ix20: 20,863 miles at 3 years, 26,694 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ix20 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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