2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,716 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,716 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    316 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    265 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.7%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

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 2014 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2014 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,716 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).