2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,335 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,335 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    281 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.6%
  2. Lights & electrics25.1%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2011 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2011 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,335 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).