2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,394 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    219 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.6%
  2. Brakes19.5%
  3. Suspension17.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

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 2012 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2012 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,394 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).