2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

13,526 MOT tests in 2024. 80.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.7%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,526 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    320 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    292 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.1%
  2. Tyres5.8%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 80.7% of 2016 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,526 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Hyundai i20?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).