2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,428 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,428 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    280 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    267 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Steering0.2%

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 structure13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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 2017 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2017 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,428 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 tyres.

Is the 2017 Hyundai i20 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).