2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Hyundai i20 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,573 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,573 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    202 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    177 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Daytime running lamps: not working0.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  2. Lights & electrics4.8%
  3. Tyres4.6%
  4. Brakes3.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.1%

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 2018 Hyundai i20?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2018 Hyundai i20 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,573 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Hyundai i20?

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

Is the 2018 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).