2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,882 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    317 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Brakes20.1%
  3. Suspension13.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2009 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,882 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).